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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 to strenuous 12 mile walk from Holford. Leaving Holford Bowling Green the route climbs up to Halsway Post via Hodder's Combe and Somerton Combe.
Here we will turn north along a track in the direction of Bicknoller Post. Shortly before the post we fork left and descend through Bicknoller Combe to the Coleridge Way. Then a short road section through West Quantockhead. We then follow the Coleridge Way around the base of the Quantock Hills back to the start point. This walk has some steep climbs.  At this time of year there is no issue with dogs running free on open access land. There might be time for a coffee stop at the Windmill Inn St Audries and a visit to The Plough in Holford after the walk.

Thursday, 23 October 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There might be time for a coffee stop at the Windmill Inn St Audries and a visit to The Plough in Holford after the walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 15400 41001
Nearest postcode:
TA5 1SA
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Start time:
9:30 am

Holford Bowling Green, Holford, Somerset TA5 1SA. Parking is free.

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