(S/E) The start and end is at the Plough Pub, where, with permission, you can park.
Waypoints 1 and 2 are very close together in Wrington itself.
No 3 is in the woods, or plantation and is covered in ivy.
Woodland and field route from Wrington
Circular walk starting and ending at The Plough. The walk passes historical places in Wrington, such as the old cottage hospital and the roper's lodge, and enjoys views of Mendip, and goes through very interesting woods with water catchments.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.19 mi -
Average duration: 2h 20 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 443 ft -
Descent: - 443 ft -
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Highest point: 522 ft -
Lowest point: 33 ft
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Country:
United Kingdom
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City:
Wrington -
Start/End: N 51.362358° / W 2.763804° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 79 ft - Plough Inn
- 1 : mi 0.26 - alt. 161 ft - Old Cottage Hospital
- 2 : mi 0.31 - alt. 167 ft - Ropers Lodge
- 3 : mi 1.57 - alt. 486 ft - Water Catch
- 4 : mi 2.93 - alt. 33 ft - Bridge over River Yeo
- 5 : mi 4 - alt. 72 ft - Church of All Saints to the right
- S/E : mi 4.19 - alt. 79 ft - Plough Inn
Notes
Worth a visit
(1) The arch is all that remains of Wrington Cottage Hospital (originally known as the Wrington Village Hospital), which was a historic medical facility that opened on 19 July 1864. It is highly notable for being one of the earliest cottage hospitals established in the United Kingdom. While the historical hospital is no longer operational, modern medical care for the local area is managed by community practices and nearby NHS regional units.
(2) Roper's Lodge is at the end of Ropers Lane. Note how straight it is; this may be where the ropes were twisted. Ropes in those days were used at sea, on farms and for church bells.
(3) The Water Catch (also Water Catches) is a specific localised landscape feature and geographic point located on the slopes of Wrington Hill / Bracken Hill directly north-west of the village of Wrington.
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