A circular walk through Nether Stowey, Friarn and Over Stowey

Taunton Deane Group

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Overview

PLEASE NOTE LATER START TIME 2 PM
A circular walk from Nether Stowey to Over Stowey via the hamlet of Friarn. The route passes through pastureland, woodland and country lanes with good views across the Bristol Channel to South Wales and across the Somerset levels to the Mendips and Glastonbury Tor. There are two stiles and two short steep ascents.

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Start time:: 2:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

There is a Pub in village at the end of St Mary Street.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 19399 40301
Nearest postcode:: TA5 1LJ
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Start time:: 2:00 pm

Start Place: Car Park at St Mary’s Church Centre, St Mary’s Street Please Park to the rear of the car park. Time 2.00 pm What3Words: ///truckload.pelt.shields

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