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Taunton Deane Group

We are the Taunton Deane 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

The walk starts from Holford and is 4.25 miles long with less than 800 ft of climbing. There are  two longish hills which aren’t too steep, only one stile, which doesn't really count, and three fords (dry at moment), no mud but some dog poo! Dogs allowed (on leads) No nettles, lots of flies, Lots of scenery and good views of Hinkley!

 

Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Start time:
2:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.9km / 4.3mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
circular

There is Horsebox selling veggie food, that's sandwiches not hay, and they have agreed to open for us during the hours around 1600/1630. It’s 0.6 miles from the end. Great prices with Coffee £3, Lipton iced tea £2, and their Carrot cake looks fantastic!

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 16122 40750
Nearest postcode:
TA5 1SE
what3words:
trophy.insiders.local
Start time:
2:00 pm

Start is from the Tarmac layby on the main road, A39, first signpost left to Holford, W3W demand.thumps.socialite, ( additional parking is 100 metres back towards Bridgy, no tarmac, with W3W suckle.unheated.gain ).

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