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A Chase to the Castle?

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Somer Valley Group

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Overview

A beautiful walk with a few modest hills. Starting from the public car park at Castle Combe  mainly walking east of Castle Combe, but also visiting the village.  The route is along lanes, fields, and tracks. (This is a change to the previous published walk due to temporary parking issues).

Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Meeting time:
8:50 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.2km / 5.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.somervalleyramblers.org.uk

Please bring a drink and a light picnic.  

Features

  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 65128 56595
Nearest postcode:
BS39 7NW
what3words:
sinkhole.stumpy.eggshell
Meeting time:
8:50 am

High Street Car Park, (below the Chinese Takeaway), Paulton, to car share.

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 84563 77676
Nearest postcode:
SN14 7HH
what3words:
tooth.pursue.limped
Start time:
10:00 am

Public Car Park, Dunns Lane, Castle Combe. Parking costs £2:40 for four hours, £3:20 for five hours.

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE