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Babcary Meadows Nature Reserve
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2.35mi 
+10ft 
-10ft 
1h05
Easy 
Starting point in Babcary - Somerset Species rich hay meadow. To see the reserve at its best visit between April and mid-July before the annual hay cut.
South Cadbury, Somerset
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9.04mi
+705ft
-705ft
4h45
Moderate
Starting point in South Cadbury and Sutton Montis - Somerset The walk follows the Corton Ridge and offers great views across the Somerset Levels and the Dorset Hills. It has great historic significance as Cadbury Castle is reputed to be Camelot King Arthur's Castle. You also cross the ancient medieval village of Whitcombe. It's an up and downer and can be boggy in wet weather. As an incentive there are two great pubs you can call in at!
Dundon Beacon Nature Reserve, Compton Dundon
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2.42mi
+272ft
-253ft
1h20
Easy
Starting point in Compton Dundon - Somerset A mosaic of calcareous grassland, scrub, ancient oak woodland, secondary woodland and conifer plantation on Dundon Hill. The top of Dundon Hill features significant archaeological remains with a hill fort, Bronze Age round barrow and ancient quarry.
Cerne Abbas circuit
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3.07mi
+449ft
-446ft
1h50
Moderate
Starting point in Cerne Abbas - Dorset A circular walk giving beautiful views over the surrounding countryside of rolling hills and meadows.
White Field Nature Reserve, Butleigh
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2.11mi
+59ft
-59ft
1h00
Easy
Starting point in Butleigh - Somerset Unimproved neutral grassland and a small copse. The site has open access via rights of way from Butleigh. Please keep to the edges of the field until the hay has been cut.
20.24mi
+1844ft
-1837ft
10h55
Extreme
Starting point in Chideock - Dorset If you want beaches, cliffs, woodlands and meadows and a walk that will test your fitness, this is the one for you.
Bishopswood Meadows (and Jan Hobbs) Nature Reserve
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2.24mi
+266ft
-256ft
1h15
Easy
Starting point in Otterford - Somerset Species-rich limestone and marshy meadows beside River Yarty.
Seatown from Charmouth via Golden Cap
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3.93mi
+889ft
-869ft
2h35
Easy
Starting point in Charmouth - Dorset This linear Dorset walk follows the South West Coast Path from Charmouth to Seatown. The coastal scenery on this part of the Jurassic Coast is dramatic and the walk includes the highest point on the Dorest Coast at Golden Cap.
Evercreech to Batcombe and back along the River Alham
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8.49mi
+528ft
-538ft
4h20
Easy
Starting point in Evercreech - Somerset A thoroughly pleasant and not very arduous walk from Evercreech to Chesterblade, then to Batcombe and back along the River Alham. There are quite a few hills but none of them are very long and the total ascent of the walk is surprisingly modest.
Blackbrook Meander
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1.76mi
+16ft
-16ft
0h50
Easy
Starting point in Somerset A gentle meander alongside Blackbrook and around pleasant Hamilton Gault Park. The stream is a traffic-free route for wildlife in and out of the town, including otters and water voles. Come out on a summer evening and watch bats flying above your head catching insects.
Rodden and Langton Herring from Abbotsbury
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9.1mi
+650ft
-656ft
4h45
Moderate
Starting point in Abbotsbury - Dorset A Dorset walk that explores the pleasant landscape to the east of the pretty village of Abbotsbury. The ropute includes a section of the South West Coast path including a potion along the shores of West Fleet, the lagoon behind Chesil Beach.
St. Catherine Chapel
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2.6mi
+236ft
-236ft
1h25
Moderate
Starting point in Abbotsbury - Dorset Easy walk with a short climb to St Catherine's Chapel, which is based on a small hill. At the top, it offers a nice 360° viewpoint.
River and Canal
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1.63mi
+13ft
-13ft
0h45
Easy
Starting point in Cheddon Fitzpaine - Somerset A pleasant route of reasonable distance, taking in a beautiful stretch of Taunton’s crowning glory the River Tone, and a quiet tract of the Bridgwater and Taunton canal. Wildlife abounds.
Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve
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1.63mi
+16ft
-16ft
0h45
Easy
Starting point in Meare - Somerset Westhay Moor is north of the village of Westhay in Somerset. The car park is just off the road to Godney, at the junction with Daggs Lane Drove. A National Cycle Network route runs along a disused railway line, just south of Westhay village.
A Criss-Cross of Bridges
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1.22mi
+13ft
-13ft
0h35
Easy
Starting point in Somerset Take in a lively stretch of the River Tone, a new wildlife mural, and the Mill Stream running through Goodland Gardens. Visit by day you’ll see Little Egrets hunting for fish, and at dusk, you might be joined by bats who are out hunting for their supper.
River Tone Story Trail
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1.12mi
+10ft
-10ft
0h30
Easy
Starting point in Somerset Circular, family-fun story trail 1.5km riverside walk.
Quants Nature Reserve
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2.38mi
+430ft
-423ft
1h30
Easy
Starting point in West Buckland - Somerset Mosaic of relic heathy grassland and ancient and secondary woodland on the steep north-facing slope of Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Cranmore Tower to Shepton Mallet
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4.88mi
+161ft
-643ft
2h25
Easy
Starting point in Cranmore - Somerset This walk is intended as the return leg to the central section of the East Mendip Way from Shepton Mallet to Cranmore Tower and is originally published on the East Mendip Way Facebook page.
Osmington Bay Circular Walk
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6.55mi
+804ft
-807ft
3h45
Moderate
Starting point in Osmington - Dorset A hilly walk with fantastic views over Osmington Bay starting from the pretty village of Osmington. Not suitable for children as parts of the walk are along public roads with a few road crossings.
Hawkridge Reservoir & Lime Kiln
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2.49mi
+308ft
-308ft
1h25
Moderate
Starting point in Spaxton - Somerset A circular walk around Hawkridge Reservoir with opportunities for some bird watching. Then through mixed woodland and across high pasture with views across to the Mendips and Glastonbury Tor. The mile extension takes in a renovated limekiln and a viewpoint on Hawkridge Common.
Wedmore
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6.68mi
+220ft
-243ft
3h15
Moderate
Starting point in Chapel Allerton - Somerset A circular walk around Axbridge area visiting Ashton Windmill.
Chapel and Stone Allerton
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2.5mi
+89ft
-89ft
1h15
Easy
Starting point in Chapel Allerton - Somerset Easy walk around Axbridge area with the possibility to visit Ashton Windmill.
Axbridge and Cheddar Reservoir
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8.41mi
+174ft
-167ft
4h00
Moderate
Starting point in Chapel Allerton - Somerset A circular walk around Axbridge area exploring Cheddar Reservoir.
Allerton Moor
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4.39mi
+102ft
-102ft
2h05
Easy
Starting point in Chapel Allerton - Somerset An easy circular walk around Axbridge visiting Ashton Windmill.
Steart Marshes Walk
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4.31mi
+23ft
-23ft
2h00
Easy
Starting point in Otterhampton - England A circular walk through the newly created Steart Marshes along well made pathways, with an optional extension to the breach in the former sea defences on the River Parrett.
Middledown and Bubwith Acres Nature Reserve
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4.39mi
+823ft
-817ft
2h45
Easy
Starting point in Cheddar - Somerset Explore Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Middledown and Bubwith Acres Nature Reserves and the surrounding landscape of The Mendip Hills AONB.
Plainfield to Wills Neck
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4.96mi
+778ft
-761ft
2h55
Moderate
Starting point in Over Stowey - Somerset This walk in the Quantock Hills takes you to Wills Neck the highest point in this Area of Outsanding Natural Beauty. There is a sharp climb to start before you start to enjoy the extensive views.
Aisholt and Pepperhill Farm Circular
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4.92mi
+735ft
-738ft
2h55
Easy
Starting point in Over Stowey - Somerset A circular walk through woodland and farmland with occasional lane walking, taking in part of the Quantock Greenway. There are fine views across The Somerset Levels and the Bristol Channel to the Mendips and Glastonbury Tor.
Cheddar Gorge from Black Rock
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3.7mi
+978ft
-958ft
2h35
Moderate
Starting point in Cheddar - Somerset This circular walk with ascents and descents explores the famous Cheddar Gorge in the Mendip Hills with great viewpoints from the cliffs!
Cameley and Hinton Blewett from Litton
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5.63mi
+177ft
-207ft
2h45
Easy
Starting point in Litton - Bath and North East Somerset This Somerset walk takes you through unspoilt countryside sheletered beneath the slopes of the Mendip Hills. The route includes tracks, footpaths and quiet country lanes.
Ubley Warren Nature Reserve
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2.44mi
+105ft
-105ft
1h15
Easy
Starting point in Priddy - Somerset Public footpaths and with stiles and gates. Be aware of grazing animals and keep dogs on leads around livestock. Watch out for uneven ground and hidden mineshafts on Ubley Warren.
6.41mi
+420ft
-430ft
3h20
Moderate
Starting point in Priddy - Somerset This circular walk provides a good way to discover the highest point of Mendip Hills with 360° views using a section of The Mendip Trail, West Mendip Way and interesting paths in preserved nature reserves including Long Wood and Velvet Bottom!
Ubley Warren and Velvet Bottom Nature Reserves
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3.99mi
+240ft
-213ft
2h05
Easy
Starting point in Priddy - Somerset Explore Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Ubley Warren and Velvet Bottom Nature Reserves and the surrounding landscape of The Mendip Hills AONB.
Nether Stowey and Fiddington
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5.12mi
+184ft
-184ft
2h30
Easy
Starting point in Nether Stowey - Somerset A circular walk through pastureland and country lanes to the tranquil village of Fiddington.
Through Nether Stowey, Friarn and Over Stowey
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3.56mi
+512ft
-499ft
2h05
Moderate
Starting point in Nether Stowey - Somerset A circular walk through pastureland, woodland and country lanes. Suitable for most weather conditions and seasons but stout footwear is essential. There are some stiles and two steep ascents.
Nether Stowey to Holford and back
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8.01mi
+1266ft
-1247ft
4h45
Moderate
Starting point in Nether Stowey - Somerset A circular day walk to The Plough Inn at Holford over the Quantocks, taking in part of the Coleridge Way, Walford’s Gibbet and Holford Combe with fine views of the Somerset Coast. There are some lengthy climbs and descents. Can get muddy in places.
Around & About Nether Stowey
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3.35mi
+207ft
-197ft
1h45
Starting point in Nether Stowey - Somerset Starting from the centre of the village, this route makes a complete circuit of Nether Stowey with views over the village and the surrounding countryside and coast across to South Wales.
Crook Peak & Compton Bishop
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6.27mi
+925ft
-915ft
3h40
Moderate
Starting point in Compton Bishop - Somerset Superb views from a rocky hilltop, returning via a pretty village and a path below the Mendip ridge.
Axbridge & Cheddar Reservoir
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6.37mi
+125ft
-141ft
3h00
Moderate
Starting point in Compton Bishop - Somerset Visit our historic local town, returning via a bird-rich reservoir and a section of the atmospheric Somerset Levels.
King’s Wood
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2.33mi
+351ft
-341ft
1h25
Easy
Starting point in Compton Bishop - Somerset A disused railway and tunnel, a local nature reserve with orchids and ancient trees, and a wooded return.
Frome to Whatley and Nunney
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9.56mi
+479ft
-482ft
4h50
Moderate
Starting point in Frome - Somerset A circular walk from Frome to Whatley, then to Nunney along Nunney Combe and back to Frome via Critchill Farm.
It features the eastern end of the East Mendip Way.
6.87mi
+640ft
-630ft
3h45
Moderate
Starting point in West Harptree - Bath and North East Somerset This circular walk uses well know ways including Monarch's Way, Mendip Trail or Limestone Link and provides a good way to discover wild Harptree Combe and paths in farmland with great views to Chew Valley Lake
Wavering Down and Crook Peak from Kings Wood, near Winscombe
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5.86mi
+932ft
-928ft
3h30
Moderate
Starting point in Winscombe and Sandford - North Somerset This Somerset walk includes a wonderful ridge walk along the West Mindop Way to the summit of Crook Peak. The return route passes through the villages of Compton Bishop and Cross.
Dolebury Warren
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7.55mi
+823ft
-797ft
4h10
Difficult
Starting point in Winscombe and Sandford - North Somerset A fine hillfort then a pretty streamside walk along a wooded valley, with attractive villages along the way.
Callow Drove & Shute Shelve Tunnel
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4.24mi
+620ft
-633ft
2h30
Easy
Starting point in Winscombe and Sandford - North Somerset Fine views from the Mendip ridge, with an easy return through a disused railway tunnel.
Crook Peak
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8.11mi
+896ft
-915ft
4h30
Difficult
Starting point in Winscombe and Sandford - North Somerset An energetic climb from a pretty village is rewarded with superb views over the Somerset Levels.
Winscombe & the East Well
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2.64mi
+72ft
-72ft
1h15
Easy
Starting point in Winscombe and Sandford - North Somerset A short, level walk along a former railway line and green lanes to a historic spring and village church.
Cheddar Gorge
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12.95mi
+1178ft
-1178ft
7h00
Difficult
Starting point in Winscombe and Sandford - North Somerset A superb expedition through historic Axbridge to one of England’s most spectacular landforms.
Circular walk in Mendip Hill
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3.91mi
+561ft
-548ft
2h15
Easy
Starting point in Shipham - Somerset Walk through Rowberrow Warren which is a beautiful woodland, set on a hillside with large paths.
West Lulworth to Mupe Bay
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3.86mi
+784ft
-781ft
2h30
Difficult
Starting point in West Lulworth - Dorset A wonderful peaceful walk to the hidden gem of Mupe Bay. Super coastal views and some nice hills too!
Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
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2.07mi
+436ft
-436ft
1h20
Easy
Starting point in West Lulworth - Dorset Lulworth Cover and Durdle Door are two of the best known features of Dorset's Jurassic Coast. This short walk includes some uphill walking but the path is good and well graded.
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