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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.

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 9 mile circular walk from Blagdon Fire Station (BS40 7RL). The walk heads north from the fire station down through lanes, turning west towards Rickford across open farmland, through Burrington, crossing the Coombe, winding through Rowberrow Forest, turning eastwards across Blackdown, and returning to Blagdon via farmland and lanes. There are no stiles, but there is likelihood of livestock.,

Thursday, 19 December 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 50104 59119
Nearest postcode:
BS40 7RL
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Start time:
9:30 am

Car parking available adjacent to Fire Station(BS40 7RL)

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