Description:This walk on the Mendip Hills visits the attractive nature reserve of Burrington Ham with its Iron Age Hillfort. From there it crosses the B3134 before climbing to the stunning…
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Tag: Somerset Walks
Isle Brewers and Isle Abbotts
Description:This walk follows quiet country lanes and footpaths on the edge of the Somerset Levels. Starting at Curry Mallet it visits Isle Brewers and Isle Abbotts. Care should be taken…
Read MoreThe Punchbowl and Caratacus Stone
Description:A walk from the attractive village of Winsford in the heart of Exmoor. It climbs the Punchbowl at Winsford Hill to provide spectacular views. After a circuit of moor it…
Read MoreMinehead to Watchet via Dunster
Description:This 18.3 mile (19.5km) walk ascends from Minehead to cross Hopcott Common to reach Dunster. It then goes through the Deer Park of Dunster Castle to reach Carhampton before joining…
Read MoreRidges and Combes on the Quantock Hills
Description:This walk heads along ridges to reach Beacon Hill before descending through combes to join the Coleridge Way and head to Holford. After going through Hodder’s Combe the route ascends…
Read MoreNynehead Boat Lift from Wellington
Description:This walk from the centre of Wellington follows the route of the West Deane Way along the old towpath of the now disused Great western Canal. It visits the historic…
Read MoreStoke Hill and Thurlbear Wood
Description:This 7 mile walk from Stoke St Mary goes over Stoke Hill and then crosses farmland before joining the East Deane Way. It returns to Stoke St Mary via Thurlbear…
Read MoreDowsborough Hillfort and Hodder’s Combe
Description:This 8 miles / 12.9km walk goes through woodland before visiting Dowsborough Hillfort. It then descends to Holford and goes through the attractive Hodder’s Combe before ascending steeply to Higher…
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