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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

We start by walking up the famous Jack and Jill hill to Kilmersdon primary school, then on down to the river valley between Haydon and Westfield. In Radstock we pick up the cycleway, then through woods to Lower Writhlington, to climb the steep hill up to Writhlington secondary school. From here we drop back down to another old railway line at Huish House and back to Kilmersdon. Walking poles advised as there will be steep and muddy sections.

Thursday, 15 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 69499 52401
Nearest postcode:
BA3 5SZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Starting place: Kilmersden Church. There are various options for parking on road around the church.

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