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Somer Valley Group

We are the Somer Valley 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

A summer walk from Glastonbury Town Hall through summer moor lands and reaching the dizzy heights of Glastonbury Tor. Please recheck this information prior to joining the walk. 

Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Meeting time:
9:40 am
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a drink and a light picnic.  This walk is quite different to our usual group walk, especially the start time and recommended method to the start.  Please read the location details carefully.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 63168 55658
Nearest postcode:
BS39 6TY
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Meeting time:
9:40 am

Overflow car park for Farrington Gurney Village Hall and football club, Church Lane, Farrington Gurney. From here we plan to catch the 375 (First Bus) from the bus stop on Bristol Road. The bus is due at 9:50. Bring your bus pass if you have one. You are welcome to catch the bus at a more convenient stop if you wish. Service 375 travels from Bristol Bus Station to Glastonbury along the A37 and A39. Should you not wish to catch the bus please join us at the start of the walk, Glastonbury Town Hall, at 10:40.

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 49894 38816
Nearest postcode:
BA6 9EH
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Start time:
10:45 am

Meet by the bus stop outside Glastonbury Town Hall to start walking at 10:45, (or soon after if the bus if delayed.) If you are driving we plan to walk to Bretenoux Road (ST505 380) BA6 8LZ, Glastonbury and meet car drivers. Bretenoux Road is a wide residential street with space to park. The meeting time at Bretenoux Road is 11 a.m.

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