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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 circular moderate walk of some 10.5 miles starting at Milborne Port village hall, near Sherborne. Walking eastwards to a small ridge to travel northwards on Monarchs Way to Charlton Horethorne church of St Peter & St Paul for lunch. Continue along Cowpath Lane/ Monarchs Way to Poyntington Hill proceeding south along Donkey Lane to return to Milborne Port. Some stiles and livestock with road crossings ensure dogs under close control & short leads. Four short assents of 400 feet. This walk has several steep climbs. Refreshments at the Charlton Horethorne village shop or Kings Arms pub after walk. Toilets in village hall.

Thursday, 21 August 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 67752 19349
Nearest postcode:
DT9 5RE
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friends.crumbles.perch
Start time:
9:30 am

Parking at Milborne Port village hall.

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