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Shepton Mallet & East Somerset Railway

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Overview

A pleasant ramble through countryside along field paths. From Shepton we head towards Doulting, then onto Cranmore Station and Chelynch before returning to our start point with good views en-route. 

Coffee & lunch stops. 

Thursday, 5 February 2026
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
14.2km / 8.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please inform the leader if you intend joining this walk.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 61699 43601
Nearest postcode:
BA4 5DJ
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Start time:
9:45 am

Great Ostry Car Park.

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