Most important field in England

Taunton Deane Group

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Overview

4.7 miles, mostly flat, 1 or 2 stiles, 1 steep, short hill.

Route: From church to Athelney, where we make a short diversion to the Monument situated in the "Most important field in England". Then down Cuts Rd, across Railway and back to the Willows and Wetlands via Hook bridge. 4.7 miles, mostly flat, 1 or 2 stiles, 1 short steep hill.

Excellent meals at the Willows & Wetlands.

Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Start time:: 1:30 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 7.6km / 4.7mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 34800 27101
Nearest postcode:: TA3 6EJ
what3words:: luggage.trickster.sweetener

Start time:: 1:30 pm

Start at Saint Gregory's Church car park, Stoke-st-Gregory. Church car park is behind the church (not village hall park). Grid ref: ST348 271. Post code: TA3 6EJ. W3W: turkeys.ordeals.puddles

Upcoming walks with Taunton Deane Group

Part 1 of Walk Leaders Training and short Nynehead walk

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 3.0 miles

Quarts Moor Circular

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Wellington monument/ Culmstock beacon circuit

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.0 miles

Part 2 of Walk Leaders Training and short Nynehead Loop 2

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 3.5 miles

Castle & coastal way from Lilstock

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles