Axbridge, Fry's Hill and Crook Peak

Woodspring Group

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Overview

From Axbridge, we climb steeply up Fry’s Hill to join the West Mendip Way, which we follow over Wavering Down to Crook Peak, enjoying some lovely views, weather allowing! We will return via Compton Bishop and Kings Wood, before following the Strawberry Line back to Axbridge, with the option of some refreshment at the pub to finish. Coffee and lunch breaks.

Sunday, 1 March 2026

Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 518.2m / 1700ft
Type:: circular

Please inform the leader if you intend joining this walk.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 43800 54301
Nearest postcode:: BS26 2DL
what3words:: leathers.energetic.requested

Start time:: 9:45 am

Car Park next to Cheddar Reservoir, off Cheddar Road in Axbridge.

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