Circular Walk from East Harptree Wods

Mendip Group

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Overview

Circular walk, starting from the car parking area in East Harptree Woods. Follow footpaths through woods to Garrow Bottom. Then across fields to reach West Harptree. Slowly climb on paths to East Harptree. Then lanes and paths up to Greendown Batch, along for a short distance before crossing fields and lanes back to East Harptree Woods.

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10km / 6.2mi
Ascent:: 213.4m / 700ft
Type:: circular

Paths will be muddy and slippery if the rain has continued, so be prepared.

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 55775 54126
Nearest postcode:: BS40 6DA
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Turn off Smitham Hill onto forest track. There is a vehicle height restriction. Parking area about 100 yds on the left.

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