Mells - Great Elm - Whatley Quarry

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Overview

An interesting walk around Whatley Quarry from the village of Mells. Could be muddy along the Mells Stream and across pastureland , but mostly gravel tracks around the quarry perimeter. One stile.

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.somervalleyramblers.org.uk

Please bring a light picnic lunch

Wear suitable footwear / walking poles may be useful

Although it is a dog friendly walk, please note that there is 1 stile to be negotiated.

Features

Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 72432 49189
Nearest postcode:: BA11 3PY
what3words:: juggles.slows.tailed

Start time:: 10:00 am

Mells Village car park Longfield Mells BA11 3PY

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