We are the West Mendip Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Trevor M.
West Mendip Walkers strenuous 10 mile walk. The walk starts at the New Inn Blagdon and winds up across fields to the top of the Mendips, down the other side skirting Long Wood to Velvet Bottom then up long steep steps to top of Cheddar Gorge and continues until views of Axbridge Reservoir, Axbridge and Cheddar . We then return climbing to a trig point and down through woods back to Blagdon. We’ll enjoy extensive views of Chew Valley , Cheddar Gorge and the Somerset levels. There’s a wide variety of terrain and landscape. We should get back to the pub around 2.30pm.
Dog friendly but advise they should be on leads in places due to the presence of adders. There are a few stiles but mainly gates. Expect some steep climbs.
Please register in advance for this walk so that the walk leader can compile an accurate list of participants beforehand. Out of fairness to everyone, regular walkers with the West Mendip Walkers are asked to take their turn in leading walks, typically around two a year.
New Inn pub car park, Park Ln, Blagdon, Bristol BS40 7SB
