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Overview

Starting by the school, Mells Green walking pass the church at Mells and a disused Quarry to Whatley (figure of 8 walk).  Along Nunney Brook lunch at the cross or the castle at Nunney.

 then back to Whatley church and then around two sides of a modern quarry of limestone and back to Mells Green.

Monday, 25 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
172.2m / 565ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 72226 48606
Nearest postcode:
BA11 3QE
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet by school at Mells Green. Parking on road avoid parking on grass.

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