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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.

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

Overview

West Mendip Walkers 11 mile moderate walk on the Quantocks forest and moorland.  Starting from Crowcombe car park we ascend to Hurley Beacon and then follow the path to Wilmot's Pool and then into Frog Combe and Lady Combe.  From here we continue to the hamlets of Friarn and Adscombe before turning west along Keepers Combe to Triscombe Stone, back to the start via Little Quantock Farm. Refreshments are available en route at the Street Bean Coffee Adscombe and at the end at the Carew Arms pub, Crowcombe.

Thursday, 3 July 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
621.8m / 2040ft
Type:
circular

Dogs are welcome but please note that much of the Quantock Hills is designated Open Access Land and under the CRoW Act 2000 it is a requirement to keep dogs on a short lead between 1st March and  31st July.  

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 14039 36641
Nearest postcode:
TA4 4AR
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Start time:
9:30 am

Crowcombe Car Park TA4 4AR

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