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West Mendip Walkers

We are the West Mendip Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

West Mendip Walkers moderate 9.5 mile circular walk from Pensford Village Hall (BS39 4HW). The walk heads north west from Pensford across fields passing Norton Malreward on well defined paths rising steeply to Maes Knoll Hill Fort. The route continues north to pick up a quiet country lane heading west and after a short distance walkers will pick up a path to descend to North Wick and on to Chew Magna. From Chew Magna the route follows the Two Rivers Way to Stanton Drew passing the stone circles and back to Pensford along the River Chew.

Thursday 5 June 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The Maes Knoll hill fort is approximately 390 by 84 feet (119 m × 26 m), and 45 feet (14 m) in height, covering 20 acres (8.1 ha), and consists of a fairly large flat open area, roughly triangular in shape, that was fortified by ramparts and shaping of the steep-sided hilltop around the northern, eastern and southwestern sides of the hill. It rises to an altitude of 197 metres (646 ft) above sea level,[5] and provides views over the lands it would have once commanded. From here, there are clear views north to Bristol, east to Bath and the Cotswold Hills, and south over Stanton Drew stone circles to Chew Valley Lake and the Mendip Hills. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 62004 63825
Nearest postcode:
BS39 4HW
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Start time:
9:30 am

Park considerately in Village Hall. Donation to Village Hall appreciated.

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