taunton deane group logo

Taunton Deane Group

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

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

The walk is in two sections (see below) from the Cadbury Castle car park, across fields through Whitcombe Medieval Village to Whitcombe farm and up to Corton Beacon, where we can eat our lunch. Then down to Corton Denham and back along Corton Ridge and up to Cadbury Castle Hillfort. Beautiful 360 views. Section 1: from S Cadbury to Corton Denham. A long hill up the road to Corton Beacon. Down to Corton Denham and back along Corton Ridge. Mostly minor roads and grassy track.  1 - 2 stiles.    approx 5.5 miles Section 2: from the car park to Cadbury Castle.  The track up to the Castle is steep and stony, once at the top grassy track around the ramparts.   approx 1.5 miles  

Please note - This walk will not go ahead if it is raining heavily. 

Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Meeting time:
11:00 am
Start time:
12:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 22727 24530
Nearest postcode:
TA3 5LU
what3words:
gears.actual.ducks
Meeting time:
11:00 am

Meet at Taunton Gateway Park and Ride TA3 5LU near the exit at 11.00am to share lifts or at Cadbury Castle car park ST 632 253 at 12 midday. Bring a packed lunch.

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 63200 25301
Nearest postcode:
BA22 7HA
what3words:
charts.mentions.lightly
Start time:
12:00 pm

Meet at Taunton Gateway Park and Ride TA3 5LU near the exit at 11.00am to share lifts where possible or at Cadbury Castle car park ST 632 253 at 12 midday. Bring a packed lunch.

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