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Mendip Group

We are the Mendip Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

West Mendip Walkers moderate 11.9 mile circular walk, 1,875 feet of climb, from
Bossington National Trust Car Park (TA24 8HF). 

The walk heads north from the car park towards Hurlstone Point where we turn
SE up Hurlstone Combe to the summit of Bossington Hill. We then walk easterly, mainly following the SW Coast Path across moorland slightly to the north of Bratton Ball.

The walk then turns south through woodland to the outskirts of Bratton where we head westerly up a small hill to Little Headon Common. From there we walk through Combeshead before traversing round to Selworthy, a timeless rural landscape of thatched cottages, nestled in the vale of the
Holnicote Estate which is owned by the National Trust. From there we continue in a westerly direction across moor and fields to Allerford and then back across fields and woods to Bossington. Dog friendly with the odd stile.

 

Thursday, 27 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.2km / 11.9mi
Ascent:
571.5m / 1875ft
Type:
circular

Views of the Bristol Channel & surrounding area.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 89698 47996
Nearest postcode:
TA24 8HF
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archduke.rosier.hands
Start time:
10:00 am

Park in Bossington National Trust Car Park (TA24 8HF) - £6 all day or free for NT card holders.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking