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Overview

[Exp 141] A walk down through Ubley Warren Wildlife Reserve to Velvet Bottom passing Roman lead mining rakes and buddle pits. After Velvet Bottom we climb up to the twin radio masts where we get good views to the west. We descend back into the ancient lead works with horizantal condensing chimleys and nature reserve area.

Saturday, 17 June 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 51500 55801
Nearest postcode:
BS40 7XW
what3words:
forgiving.fire.vessel
Start time:
10:00 am

Layby on B3134 near Ubley Warren Farm. Postcode: BS40 7XW (B3134 is Burrington Combe to Castle of Comfort /Hunters Lodge road.)

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