This walk has been cancelled

Due to severe weather warnings this walk is cancelled and will be rescheduled in due course

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Somer Valley Group

We are the Somer Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A mixture of farmland, woods and valleys with good views to the south, west, north and east (weather permitting*).

The middle part of the walk on open ground provides extensive views  of the distant downs*.


 

Sunday, 11 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Note: This walk is a complimentary one to the recent one, also starting at Buckland Dinham, but covers a different area.

There may well be some muddy paths, so appropriate footwear is necessary. It’s hill country but without prolonged uphill sections.  Walking poles may be useful.

A main road is crossed twice but otherwise footpaths and lanes are used.

Bring a light picnic lunch and a drink

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 75491 51233
Nearest postcode:
BA11 2QD
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Start time:
10:00 am

Outside St Michael & All Angels Church, The Cross, Buckland Dinham, BA11 2QD. GR: 754 512. Car parking: Along the High Street. Please be considerate of residents. The Church is in a close on the left towards end of the village if approaching from the Radstock direction.

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