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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.

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

Starting from the car park in Mells our morning walk goes across the fields behind the church onto Conduit Hill. We then take the path on the right pas Conduit Bridge and walk through the fields to Great Elm. We make our way back to Mells via Wadbury Valley. The fisrt part of the walk is about 5 miles. After lunch we walk around Whatley Quarry. This afternoon walk has great views into the quarry and is about 5 miles. The full day walk is about 10 miles

Sunday, 16 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
405m / 1329ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 72438 49181
Nearest postcode:
BA11 3PR
what3words:
intricate.sailor.violinist
Start time:
10:00 am

Mells Village Car Park

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