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Mendip Group

We are the Mendip Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

A scenic walk down to Star and a steady climb to Sandford Hill, where on a clear day the view is stunning. We drop down into Sandford going through Sandford Station where we then walk through the Thatchers Cider Mills.  the walk continues to the north of Sandford until Churchill Green where we climb back up through Star to Shipham

Thursday, 5 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.1km / 6.9mi
Ascent:
138.4m / 454ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 44393 57944
Nearest postcode:
BS25 1SG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Ample parking in Shipham Village Hall car park

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