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Overview

Join us for this varied and rewarding walk on the Mendip Hills. We will have terrific views of Blagdon Lake from the start, walk through the picturesque village of Rickford, climb up to overlook the Rock of Ages and finish by crossing Burrington Ham back to Blagdon.

Note that the walk is more demanding than many Wednesday walks.  There are a mix of surfaces and some are uneven. The walk is undulating throughout with one long, steady climb. Plenty of kissing gates but no stiles. 

 

Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
253m / 830ft
Type:
circular

We shall stop for a break at Burrington Church. Many of us bring a flask and snack for this time.

It may be hot so please bring plenty of water.

There are no toilets on the walk, but plenty of bushes.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 50529 58954
Nearest postcode:
BS40 7SB
what3words:
drum.clever.congested
Start time:
10:00 am

We start and finish at the New Inn in Blagdon. For those who wish to drink or eat afterwards then this is your place! We shall meet in the car park of the New Inn, Blagdon. Please park towards the back of the car park. If you do not intend to drink or eat, please use street parking. Public transport seems to be lacking. There are buses to Langport but it is a long way to the start from there.

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