Circular walk from Polden Way

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Overview

Circular walk from Polden Way near Street to Walton hill and Hurcot. Ridge Walk to Collard hill, Windmill hill, Hood monument, through Kings wood, Great Breach wood on to Hurcot. Return via Compton Dundon. Views across the levels and to GlastonburyTor.

Paths, woodland and field tracks, due to the recent wet weather there will be mud, some minor road walking. If you need any clarification please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sunday, 1 February 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 259.1m / 850ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 46599 35001
Nearest postcode:: BA16 9RD
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Car parking: - National Trust Walton Hill lay-by on Cockrod road. Meet Taunton - Crescent car park 9.00 to share driving.

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