Around the quarry walk from Mells taking in Chantry, Whatley and Great Elm

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Overview

Setting off from the Car Park in the pretty village of Mells, we climb up to Whaley Quarry and follow the track to Finger Farm. There are some great views into the quarry. Whe then follow the track round ro Chantry and go through Railfor Bottom on the East Mendip Way. We cross the road and follow Whatley Bottom and Murder Combe through to Fordbury Bottom andf Great Elm. We follow the Mells stream through wadburry Valley back to Mells

Thursday, 23 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: 273m / 896ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 72346 49143
Nearest postcode:: BA11 3PZ
what3words:: minivans.sugar.herring

Start time:: 10:00 am

Mells Car Park

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