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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This is a leisurely 5 mile walk and will start outside the Town Hall in the centre of Axbridge.

It will be a circular walk with great views of the reservoir and the nearby Mendips.

The walk is mainly flat with a few stiles and may be muddy in places.

Monday, 7 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Refreshments:  There are tea rooms and pubs in the village centre.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 43096 54545
Nearest postcode:
BS26 2AR
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Start time:
10:00 am

This is a leisurely 5 mile walk and will start outside the Town Hall in the centre of Axbridge (BS26 2AR), with a prompt 10.00am start. OS Map: 141 Parking: Axbridge Town car park, which is a few minutes walk from the village centre, appears to be free, and is entered from Old Church Road. Alternatively, driving in from the A371, the road starts as Cheddar Road, then becomes Jubilee Road - there is on street parking here or on one of the residential side roads, subject of course to any local parking restrictions.

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 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