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Mendip Group

We are the Mendip Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

  From Highbury the walk goes south crossing Kilmersdon Common and on alongside the remains of the branch of the Somerset Coal Canal. It passes through Coleford and the canal aquaduct and on through woodland to Upper Vobster. It then heads north passing Vobster Quay diving centre and returns to Highbury via Babington House and Kilmersdon.

 

 

Sunday, 9 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

   There are good views, woodland paths and open fields to enjoy on this walk. Some paths are uneven and you may find walking poles helpful.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 68611 49476
Nearest postcode:
BA3 5PB
what3words:
proves.loom.herds
Start time:
10:00 am

Coleford British Legion, Please park at the rear of the car park .. Please note that it will be Remembrance Sunday , so it the car park is full, park on nearby roads.

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