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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.

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

A circular walk, starting at Woodford Lodge car park, which takes us along the top of the lake and down the other side through a carpark with a popular cafe, towards Knowle Hill (spectacular views if you can brave the mud). Onward, across fields towards a Redwood tree, which marks the beginning of the return journey. On the return we will pass Chota Castle, cross stone bridges over babbling pretty rivers and walk through a small wood, back to the car park.

Sunday, 23 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a light lunch and something to drink.

Footwear: Come prepared for mud, especially if you intend to walk to the summit of Knowle Hill.              A walking pole may be useful.

 

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 56546 60722
Nearest postcode:
BS40 8XH
what3words:
attending.heap.rubble
Start time:
10:00 am

Woodford Lodge carpark (free parking) Chew Stoke BS40 8XH

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