• Amblers: Stoke St. Michael – 5 miles

    Stoke St. Michael is a village and civil parish on the Mendip Hills 4 miles north-east of Shepton Mallet, and 8 miles west of Frome, in Somerset. The walk follows woodland paths and fields alongside the Mells stream. The route passes St Dunstan’s Well, a Site of Special Scientific Interest that was once thought to be holy well. The walk returns through a wooded valley back to the start. Park in the Stoke St. Michael recreation ground car park, which is on Frog Lane at the north-west corner of the playing fields. If you are approaching from the north (Holcombe), then… Read More »Amblers: Stoke St. Michael – 5 miles

    Strollers: Lacock – 2 miles

    A gentle stroll through meadows and the beautiful village of Lacock (Downton Abbey was filmed here). Also, there will be morning coffee/lunch at the Stables Café / Courtyard Tea Rooms and a chance to visit Lacock Abbey / Fox Talbot Museum where the first two Harry Potter films were filmed (free to National Trust Members/… Read More »Strollers: Lacock – 2 miles

  • Long Walkers: Crook Peak – 8 miles

    Starting at Axbridge, this walk begins along the old Strawberry Railway line path towards Winscombe. Here, we will pass St. James Church and start the climb towards Crook Peak. The route ascends steadily and is not too difficult, although steep in places. After enjoying the views from the top of Crook Peak, we will descend… Read More »Long Walkers: Crook Peak – 8 miles

    Amblers: Compton Dando – 5 miles

    A walk though the woods, with a strong likelihood of bluebells, with views of the River Chew and Pensford Viaduct.

  • Long Walkers: Badminton estate – 8¼

    The official guide book says this: Great Badminton and Little Badminton, Sopworth and Luckington — a quartet of delightful Cotswold-style villages scattered in and around the Badminton Estate. The landscape may be gently undulating rather than spectacular, but it is the human interest that makes such a charming corner of the country. Here can be… Read More »Long Walkers: Badminton estate – 8¼

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