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Overview

An old winter favourite, starting in Pensford village, through Norton Malreward, to Chew Magna for the lunchtime break/pub stop, back to Pensford via the Standing Stones at Stanton Drew. 

Sunday, 8 March 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
225.6m / 740ft
Type:
circular

This walk has no stiles but is quite hilly, in the morning, and has numerous kissing gates which are very muddy underfoot at this time of year! 

Note: if you are using public transport meet by the Rising Sun.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 58178 72937
Nearest postcode:
BS1 5RR
what3words:
punch.brands.claim
Meeting time:
9:00 am

Meet at the steps in front of the St George's Events venue.

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 62004 63824
Nearest postcode:
BS39 4HW
what3words:
pulsing.pronouns.kinks
Start time:
9:45 am

Parking at or near the car park of the Memorial 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