Witham Friary walks

Cranmore Tower to Shepton Mallet

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Cranmore Tower to Shepton Mallet

Departure from 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.

Frome to Whatley and Nunney

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Frome to Whatley and Nunney

Departure from 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.

Evercreech to Batcombe and back along the River Alham

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Evercreech to Batcombe and back along the River Alham

Departure from 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.

South Cadbury, Somerset

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South Cadbury, Somerset

Departure from 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!

Cameley and Hinton Blewett from Litton

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Cameley and Hinton Blewett from Litton

Departure from Litton (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.

The Cam Brook Valley from Southstoke

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Departure from Southstoke (Bath and North East Somerset)

A Somerset walk in the northern part of the county. The undulating route explores the hills and valleys to the south of Southstoke using field paths, the course of an old railway and tracks.

From Winsley with great views

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Departure from Winsley (Wiltshire)

A six and a half mile walk with one steep hill which affords many open views on a mix of quiet roads and paths - some through wooded areas and some with broad open views.

White Field Nature Reserve, Butleigh

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Departure from 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.

From Stanton Prior via Burnett, Compton Dando and Marksbury.

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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.

Tunnels and Kennet and Avon Canal

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Tunnels and Kennet and Avon Canal

Departure from Bath and North East Somerset

A walk with fine views over Bath. Then a taste of 19th Century transport following the Somerset and Dorset disused railway through two tunnels, with information about the railway's history. Later picking up the Kennet and Avon Canal for the return journey to Bath.

Harptree Combe, Niver North Top and River Chew from West Harptree

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Harptree Combe, Niver North Top and River Chew from West Harptree

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

Win Green & Tollard Royal

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Departure from Donhead St. Mary (Wiltshire)

A walk from Wiltshire's highest point and through the villages of Tollard Royal and Berwick St James

Semington - canal & river

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Departure from Melksham Without (Wiltshire)

Walk along reasonable flat paths by canal and river.

Along River Chew, Pensford and Hunstrete Lake from Compton Dando

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Along River Chew, Pensford and Hunstrete Lake from Compton Dando

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.

An exploratory ramble around Iwerne Minster

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Departure from Iwerne Minster (Dorset)

A gentle exploratory ramble along nearby footpaths with pleasant views. Nothing onerous.

Country and town, starting at Lansdown P&R to Bath Abbey

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Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)

This is a circular country and town walk, starting at Bath’s - Lansdown Park and Ride. The first part is along the Cotswold Way, the second is a walk-through of the Georgian City of Bath, calling at the Royal Crescent, the Circus and finishing at the Bath Abbey. Return to Lansdown P&R is by bus.

Beacon Batch, Long Wood and Velvet Bottom from Blackmoore Reserve

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Beacon Batch, Long Wood and Velvet Bottom from Blackmoore Reserve

Departure from 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 Nature Reserve

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Departure from 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.

Ubley Warren and Velvet Bottom Nature Reserves

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Departure from Priddy (Somerset)

Explore Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Ubley Warren and Velvet Bottom Nature Reserves and the surrounding landscape of The Mendip Hills AONB.

Beckford’s Tower

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Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)

A gentle walk across Bath Racecourse to Beckford's Tower Monument.

Woolley, Langridge and the Monument

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Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)

Scenic walk around Wolley, Langridge and over to Sir Bevill Grenville’s Monument.

Bath and Solsbury Hill

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Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)

Scenic walk through Bath and surrounding area - takes in walks around the Bath Circus, along The Kennet & Avon Canal and up Solsbury Hill.

Sir Bevill Grenville’s Monument

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Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)

Short circular walk to Sir Bevill Grenville’s Monument.

Prospect Stile and the Racecourse

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Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)

An easy walk around Bath Racecourse, to Prospect Stile with good views of Kelston Round Hill.

Around Battlefields

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Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)

This walk starts at Lansdown Golf Club and takes in part of The Cotswold Way and spectacular views out across the scenery. It also takes you past sites of historic interest in the Battle of Lansdown.

Swineford Picnic Site

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Departure from Bitton (South Gloucestershire)

From Swineford Picnic Area, the route climbs up through the village of Upton Cheyney; from here it's over fields, passing Beach House, and on to Coldharbour Farm. Return is back down the valley, up the other side via the humorously named – Grandmother’s Rock Lane, then onto the less humorous - Hanging Hill, up to Lansdown. Then a short section of the Cotswold Way. On leaving the Cotswold Way the route continues downhill to the village of North Stoke to pick and back to the Swineford Car Park.

Keynsham to Bath on the south side of the Avon

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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

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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.

Wraxall from Tyntesfield

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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.

Calne to High Penn Loop

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Calne to High Penn Loop

Departure from Calne (Wiltshire)

Nice easy route starting with the Wilts & Berks canal, then along Abberd Brook - lots of opportunities to spot a variety of water birds and even otters have been seen. You walk up out of the town and into the countryside where the birdlife moves to red kites and buzzards. An amble through High Penn nature reserve with great views sees you walking down and back into Calne.

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