West Mendip/Banwell Loop

Taunton Deane Group

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Overview

Route From car park we climb Crooks Peak then part of West Mendip Way before dropping down on Barton Drove to Barton and across to Roman Villa (site) Banwell, Whitley Head and return along West Mendip Way via Lofton. Moderate/hilly.

Dogs Welcome but on lead at times near livestock.

Sunday, 7 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:: 457.2m / 1500ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 39239 55051
Nearest postcode:: BS26 2HN
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Start 1000hrs Webbington Rd, "free" Car Park/View Point - between Compton Bishop and Webbington Hotel W3W intention.flattered.betrayal Taunton Crescent CP to car share 0905hrs (40mins)

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