This walk has been cancelled

Cancellation due to ground conditions and forecast of further heavy rain and gusting winds.

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Overview

West Mendip Walkers moderate 8.5mile circular walk from the Memorial Hall Trent, Sherbourne (DT9 4SW). We start from the Trent Memorial Hall car park and wind through the village heading through gentle countryside towards Sandford Orcas where we descend and pass the highly haunted manor house, famed for numerous ghostly sightings.

We follow the river along the Macmillan and Monarchs Ways before turning towards Ambrose Hill and Sherborne Golf Club where we continue on the Monarchs Way to the highest point of 149 metres. From here we wind our way back down to Trent and hope the Rose and Crown pub is open. Overall dog friendly but there are a number of short sections of country lane walking without footpaths.

Thursday, 7 December 2023
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
149m / 489ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 59395 18563
Nearest postcode:
DT9 4SW
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Start time:
9:30 am

Park at Trent Memorial Hall (DT9 4SW).

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