Axbridge walks

A disused railway and tunnel, a local nature reserve with orchids and ancient trees, and a wooded return.

Visit our historic local town, returning via a bird-rich reservoir and a section of the atmospheric Somerset Levels.

Superb views from a rocky hilltop, returning via a pretty village and a path below the Mendip ridge.

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.

A fine hillfort then a pretty streamside walk along a wooded valley, with attractive villages along the way.

Fine views from the Mendip ridge, with an easy return through a disused railway tunnel.

A short, level walk along a former railway line and green lanes to a historic spring and village church.

An energetic climb from a pretty village is rewarded by superb views over the Somerset Levels.

A superb expedition through historic Axbridge to one of England’s most spectacular landforms.

Walk through Rowberrow Warren which is a beautiful woodland, set on a hillside with large paths.

An easy circular walk around Axbridge visiting Ashton Windmill.

A circular walk around Axbridge area exploring Cheddar Reservoir.

Easy walk around Axbridge area with the possibility to visit Ashton Windmill.

A circular walk around Axbridge area visiting Ashton Windmill.

From Railway Inn, the walk includes 3 short but stiff climbs, plus 3 stiles. First climbing up Sanford Hill, Lyncombe Hill and Mendip Trail to Sandford Quarry. It later follows a track past site of a Roman Villa before descending to Railway Inn.