Compton Dundon & surrounds

West Mendip Walkers moderate 10.5mile circular walk from Compton Village Hall (Medway Hall), Compton Dundon (TA11 6PQ).The walk starts from the carpark and heads off through the village, crossing the B3151 onto Dundon. The route then heads north across fields to Marshalls Elm where it joins the Polden Way, again crossing the B3151 and climbing Collard Hill to Admiral Hood Monument and on to Combe Hill. After crossing Combe Hollow we leave the Polden Way to follow tracks in a southerly direction through Great Breach Wood and Copley Wood. The route rejoins the Polden Way in a northerly direction following it through woodlands to Combe Hollow and on to the lane returning to the Castlebrook car park. There are a number of kissing gates and 3 stiles to climb over, at Combe Hollow there is a wooden bridge with 50 wooden steps to nagotiate. Total ascent 1,056ft (320 meters). Dog Friendly, although care must be taken along roads and on crossings. Sheep are used in land management over the Great Breach Wood Nature Reserve and are likely to be encountered (Countryside Code will apply).