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Bishop's Lydeard walks
Lydeard Hill to Wills Neck
Visorando Member 
2.63 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from West Bagborough (Somerset)
A short easy stroll to the highest point of the Quantock Hills. Do choose a day with good visibility as the views in all directions are extensive.
Aisholt and Pepperhill Farm Circular
Association / Club / Walk leader 
4.92 mi
+689 ft
-705 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from 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.
Plainfield to Wills Neck
Visorando Member 4.96 mi
+801 ft
-797 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Hawkridge Reservoir & Lime Kiln
Association / Club / Walk leader 
2.49 mi
+335 ft
-318 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Quantock Circular in Ramscombe Forest
Association / Club / Walk leader 
3.82 mi
+525 ft
-531 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Over Stowey (Somerset)
A circular walk through mixed woodland with some steep ascents.
A Criss-Cross of Bridges
Visorando Member 1.22 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Taunton (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
Visorando Member 1.12 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Taunton (Somerset)
Circular, family-fun story trail 1.5km riverside walk.
An easy stroll around Nynehead in Somerset
Visorando Member 
2.41 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Nynehead (Somerset)
This is a very easy, West Somerset walk around Nynehead. If you're a fan of Industrial Heritage, this is a walk-through history lesson is tucked into the landscape surrounding the village; add in great views and a fairly level route and you have a near-perfect short ramble with lots of interest on the way.
River and Canal
Visorando Member 1.63 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Taunton (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.
Nether Stowey and Fiddington
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.12 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Nether Stowey (Somerset)
A circular walk through pastureland and country lanes to the tranquil village of Fiddington.
Around & About Nether Stowey
Association / Club / Walk leader 
3.35 mi
+262 ft
-249 ft
1h 45
Not specified
Departure from 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.
Through Nether Stowey, Friarn and Over Stowey
Association / Club / Walk leader 
3.56 mi
+518 ft
-502 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from 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
Association / Club / Walk leader 
8.01 mi
+1,316 ft
-1,296 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Blackbrook Meander
Visorando Member 1.76 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Taunton (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.
Weacombe Combe, Bicknoller Post, Kilve & Longstone Hill
Visorando Member 6.85 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,207 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from West Quantoxhead (Somerset)
This Somerset walk in the Quantock Hills provides some wonderful views of this beautiful part of Britain. The route follows well trodden paths and tracks for most the way. Choose a day with good visibility to make the most of this scenic walk.
More walks in Bishop's Lydeard
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- Bridgwater
- Brompton Ralph
- Broomfield
- Buckland St Mary
- Burlescombe
- Cannington
- Cheddon Fitzpaine
- Chilton Trinity
- Combe Florey
- Corfe
- Cotford St Luke
- Cothelstone
- Creech St. Michael
- Crowcombe
- Culmstock
- Curland
- Durleigh
- Durston
- East Quantoxhead
- Sampford Arundel
- Sampford Brett
- Spaxton
- Staple Fitzpaine
- Stawley
- Stockland Bristol
- Stogumber
- Stogursey
- Stoke St. Mary
- Stringston
- Taunton
- Thornfalcon
- Thurloxton
- Tolland
- Trull
- Watchet
- Wellington
- Wellington Without
- Wembdon
- West Bagborough
- West Buckland
- West Hatch
- West Monkton
- West Quantoxhead
- Williton
- Wiveliscombe