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 Iron Age Hillfort at Dolebury Warren. After a stretch through a forestry plantation the route emerges onto Black Down and visits the Ordnance Survey Trig…
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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 on the lanes as they are not devoid of traffic. Walk Grade:Easy Distance:6.7 miles / 10.9 km Total Ascent:231 feet / 70 metres Time:2 hours…
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The 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 visits the ancient Caratacus Stone and then returns to the village over fields and an ancient track. Sections of this walk around Winsford follow minor…
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Minehead 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 the coastal path near Blue Anchor. After passing through Blue Anchor it follows the coastal path to the harbour in Watchet. The return route from…
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 to Higher Hare Knapp. There are stunning views and attractive combes on this walk. Walk Grade:Moderate Distance:9 miles / 14.4 km Total Ascent:1526 feet /…