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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

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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

Long Distance Paths | Alphabetical Index | Regional Index | Southwest England