We are the West Mendip Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Suman S.
West Mendip Walkers moderate 11 mile walk, starting in Cross. We walk along the Mendips to Barton and then along the River Axe, take a slight deviation to walk over the M5 and proceed to Loxton. A short break at Frankie Howard's cafe where we can use the loo and/or have a hot/cold drink. Then a long climb up Loxton Hill towards Christon Plantation and onwards to cross the M5 again to Winthill House where we shall have a snack/lunch break sitting on the slopes of Banwell Hill and looking into the valley to Winscombe and Crooks Peak. We continue to Yarberry Farm where a standing stone of repute is supposed to be. Onwards and upwards to Barton and over the Mendips back to Cross.
Very few stiles on the route. Some road walking and some walking through fields with farm animals. 460m elevation.
The White Hart Inn; park along the Old Coach Road BS25 2EE. Landranger 182 Weston-Super-Mare, OS 141. [NB Out of fairness to everyone, regular walkers with the West Mendip Walkers are asked to take their turn in leading walks, typically around two a year].
