Recreational Route: Southwest
England
Mendip
Way
Uphill near Weston-super-Mare to Frome
80 km/50 miles
Originally two paths, the East and West
Mendip Ways either side of Wells, this is a pleasant route across the whole length of the Mendip Hills, including the broad vale of the Western Mendips, the high plateau of the central part and the wooded valleys of the eastern end. Includes some steep climbs.
Connects with Limestone Link
Path, Macmillan Way,
Monarch's
Way, Samaritans Way South West
Highway authority Somerset
Click here to find bed & breakfast
accommodation on this path.
Holiday providers include Bath
& West Country,
Contours
Explorer maps
141,
142,
153
Landranger maps
182,
183
The route is shown on recent editions of these maps.
Publications
- Uphill to Frome: a guide to the Mendip Way, ISBN 0 9539237 0 3. £8 inc. p&p from
author David Wright
Guide to the complete route, with maps
- West Mendip Way by Andrew Eddy, Weston Heritage
Centre £3.50 + 50p p&p
Detailed guide to the western section Uphill to Wells, with maps
Contacts
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