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A strenuous 8 mile walk with stunning views

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Overview

starting in Cross to Compton Bishop, over Crook Peak taking in Barton and King's wood to Axbridge and back to Cross. The walk is quite dry with very little mud on some lanes and part of the Strawberry line. 

Sunday, 8 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
426.7m / 1400ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 41882 54862
Nearest postcode:
BS26 2EE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Parking just past the White Hart Inn in Cross BS26 2EE in laybys.

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