There is a water crossing along this route, but if the water is too high, this can be bypassed with a short diversion through a farm.
Three Peaks: North Wick and Clutton Hill Circular
This is an anti-clockwise circular route through rolling hills and woodland, starting from North Wick and passing through various villages as it heads to Chew Magna, Clutton and Pensford. This is a varied route with a decent amount of elevation and plenty of places to stop for refreshments on the way.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 16.69 mi -
Average duration: 8h 55 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,401 ft -
Descent: - 1,398 ft -
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Highest point: 646 ft -
Lowest point: 108 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
Chew Magna -
Start/End: N 51.386407° / W 2.597016° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 276 ft - North Wick
- 1 : mi 1.42 - alt. 164 ft - Chew Magna
- 2 : mi 3.25 - alt. 285 ft - Knowle Hill
- 3 : mi 5.84 - alt. 486 ft - Tynemoor Wood
- 4 : mi 6.74 - alt. 466 ft - Clutton
- 5 : mi 9.72 - alt. 377 ft - Hunstrete Plantation
- 6 : mi 11.29 - alt. 171 ft - Lord's Wood
- 7 : mi 12.42 - alt. 240 ft - Pensford
- 8 : mi 12.83 - alt. 138 ft - Viaduct
- 9 : mi 15.13 - alt. 620 ft - Maes Knoll
- S/E : mi 16.69 - alt. 276 ft - North Wick
Notes
Other walks in the area
Along River Chew, Pensford and Hunstrete Lake from Compton Dando
Visorando Member
8.19 mi
+607 ft
-607 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Compton Dando (Bath and North East Somerset)
This circular walk explores paths around Compton Dando using sections of Two Rivers Way and Three Peaks Walk. You will walk along River Chew, also go across Lord's and Common Woods by Hunstrete Lake.
Keynsham to Bath on the south side of the Avon
11.11 mi
+384 ft
-364 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Keynsham (Bath and North East Somerset)
This linear Somerset walk includes typical English countryside, quiet villages, old buildings and historic churches. The route runs from Keynsham to Bath along the northern fringes of the Mendip Hills, and its proximity to both Bath and Bristol ensures that it is well served by public transport.
Clifton Down
1.44 mi
+246 ft
-171 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from City of Bristol
It is 150 years since The Clifton and Durdham Downs (Bristol) Act, 1861 secured the Downs as a place of recreation for us all – forever. This trail and a second trail exploring Durdham Down celebrate this anniversary and explore the rich and fascinating history of the Downs.
Harptree Combe, Niver North Top and River Chew from West Harptree
6.87 mi
+636 ft
-640 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from 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
From Stanton Prior via Burnett, Compton Dando and Marksbury.
7.95 mi
+541 ft
-545 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Marksbury (Bath and North East Somerset)
Reasonably lengthy walk of nearly 8 miles, to test your navigation skills, but offering lovely open views of the Somerset countryside.
Durdham Down
2.22 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from City of Bristol
It is 150 years since The Clifton and Durdham Downs (Bristol) Act, 1861 secured the Downs as a place of recreation for us all – forever. This trail and a second trail exploring the Promenade and Observatory Hill celebrate this anniversary and explore the rich and fascinating history of the Downs.
Wraxall from Tyntesfield
3.18 mi
+407 ft
-400 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Wraxall and Failand (North Somerset)
A short walk in Somerset to the southwest of Bristol. The circular toute includes the village of Wraxall and also provides the opportunity to explore the grounds and parkland of the National Trust's Tyntesfield.
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