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Severnside Group

Severnside Ramblers are an active, friendly bunch and always keen to welcome new walkers and visitors. Join us on a Friday Amble or a longer walk on a Sunday.

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

Overview

An 11.5 mile moderate hilly circular walk from Winscombe climbing up to Black Down using some of the West Mendip Way. Total ascent is approx 1600 ft. We will have a packed lunch at the top after the climbing. Excellent views. A torch will be useful as we walk through a railway tunnel on the Strawberry Line.

Sunday, 17 November 2024
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
487.7m / 1600ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 60400 82701
Nearest postcode:
BS32 4SD
what3words:
spooked.defrost.nuns
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Aztec WEst Busineess CEntre, blue zone Return milage 52 miles (using M5). Suggested donation for car share £5.20 Please inform leader if you are going directly to the start point.

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 42200 57501
Nearest postcode:
BS25 1AY
what3words:
widen.wordplay.pumpkin
Start time:
9:45 am

Hillyfields Way Car Park, Winscombe BS25 1AE. Behind Woodborough Inn. Free parking.

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