Best Walks in Mendip

Walks, England, Somerset

Explore some of the most beautiful parts of Mendip with these walking routes.

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  • Preview of Freshford to Bradford-on-Avon

    Freshford to Bradford-on-Avon

    Bradford on Avon

    by m73

    by m73

    2hr 45m / 9.1km
    A stunning walk by rail in Wiltshire featuring rivers, wild swimming spots, a castle and gardens
    Water feature Wildlife Public transport Great views Refreshments History
  • Preview of Circular walk from Westhay reserve

    Circular walk from Westhay reserve

    A walk from Westhay Reserve

    by nanasal

    by nanasal

    1hr 45m / 8.3km
    A lovely circular walk around Westhay More Nature Reserve, Mudgley in Bagley. Along country lanes and steep in parts.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Parking Hilly & steep
  • Preview of Velvet Bottom and Black Rock

    Velvet Bottom and Black Rock

    Blagdon, Somerset

    by samandsnooper

    by samandsnooper

    1hr 45m / 5.6km
    A fab circular walk from Velvet Bottom, through Black Rock. A really quiet walk with lovely valley views and wildlife.
    Wildlife Great views Parking Dog friendly Botanics
  • Preview of Coleford Circular

    Coleford Circular

    Coleford, Somerset

    by claud

    by claud

    55 minutes / 2.2km
    A varied rural jaunt along Mells Stream and across fields back to the village. Starts and ends at the pub. Can get very muddy.
    Wildlife Water feature Refreshments Hilly & steep Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Vallis Vale to Great Elm

    Vallis Vale to Great Elm

    Frome, Somerset

    by claud

    by claud

    1hr 10m / 3.1km
    A linear riverside wander along Egford Brook and Mells River. Discover a famous geological feature! Great for kids and dogs.
    Wildlife Water feature Parking Dog friendly Child friendly History
  • Preview of Avoncliff - Farleigh Hungerford

    Avoncliff - Farleigh Hungerford

    Freshford

    by bathscape

    by bathscape

    3hr 5m / 10km
    Canal, river, meadows and beautiful villages, plenty of refreshment stops and historic buildings
    Wildlife Water feature Refreshments Public transport History
  • Preview of Chilcompton River & Railway Trail

    Chilcompton River & Railway Trail

    Chilcompton, Somerset

    by theactiveway

    by theactiveway

    45 minutes / 2.2km
    Riverside strolling, views of the farming landscape, walking through meadows and along the path of a historic railway. What's not to like?
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport Hilly & steep Child friendly
  • Preview of Frome, Mells & Egford River Trail

    Frome, Mells & Egford River Trail

    Frome, Somerset

    by claud

    by claud

    2hr 20m / 6.9km
    A riverside circular with wonderful views across arable fields on the East Mendip Way and an important geological feature.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Refreshments Hilly & steep Dog friendly
  • Preview of Ebbor Gorge Circular

    Ebbor Gorge Circular

    Ebbor Gorge, Somerset

    by samandsnooper

    by samandsnooper

    55 minutes / 7.3km
    A circular route that includes a brief scramble to a lovely viewpoint.
    Water feature Great views Picnic spot Parking Hilly & steep Dog friendly
  • Preview of Hengrove Wood & Hollow Marsh Circle

    Hengrove Wood & Hollow Marsh Circle

    Farrington Gurney, Bath and North East Somerset

    by samandsnooper

    by samandsnooper

    1hr 25m / 7.1km
    Circular quiet dog walk through Hengrove Wood, and Hollow Marsh. Stiles and gates are passable for dogs. Trails, tracks, quiet country lanes
    Wildlife Parking Dog friendly
  • Preview of Starlings you darlings

    Starlings you darlings

    Ashcott, Somerset

    by claud

    by claud

    20 minutes / 0.6km
    Autumn dusk walk to search for starling murmurations. Spoiler - we found them! Linear walk but plenty of circular options if you’re early.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public toilets Parking Child friendly
  • Preview of Staddlestones Bridleway Circular

    Staddlestones Bridleway Circular

    Midsomer Norton, Bath and North East Somerset

    by theactiveway

    by theactiveway

    50 minutes / 2km
    Head along the River Somer and a bridleway for a stroll with urban and rural elements. Muddy and unsurfaced paths en route.
    Wildlife Water feature Public transport Picnic spot Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of River Frome Family Frolic

    River Frome Family Frolic

    Frome, Somerset

    by claud

    by claud

    1 hour / 2km
    Stroll along the River Frome. Really peaceful and great for nature spotting. Some very muddy, narrow paths. Starts and ends at the station.
    Wildlife Water feature Refreshments Public transport Dog friendly Child friendly
  • Preview of Chilcompton Meadow and Somer Loop

    Chilcompton Meadow and Somer Loop

    Chilcompton, Somerset

    by theactiveway

    by theactiveway

    30 minutes / 1.5km
    A lovely, varied loop through woods, a meadow, along the Somer and on pavements. Short steep sections.
    Wildlife Water feature Great views Public transport Hilly & steep Child friendly
  • Preview of Cranmore Tower

    Cranmore Tower

    Cranmore, Somerset

    by samandsnooper

    by samandsnooper

    1 hour / 3.3km
    A circular dog friendly stroll around woodland to Cranmore Tower and back. The tower has spectacular views and a tea room (open weekends).
    Great views Public toilets Refreshments Picnic spot Parking Dog friendly
  • Preview of Westhay to Abbots Fish House

    Westhay to Abbots Fish House

    Meare, Somerset

    by nanasal

    by nanasal

    2 hours / 4km
    A walk around Meare in Somerset. With views of Glastonbury Tor & historic buildings.
    Wildlife Great views Parking History Botanics
  • Preview of Harridge Woods RED ROUTE

    Harridge Woods RED ROUTE

    Oakhill, Somerset

    by samandsnooper

    by samandsnooper

    45 minutes / 3km
    A short rough and ready dog friendly walk around Harridge Woods Nature Reserve. The woods have a great waterfall and easy access stream.
    Wildlife Water feature Picnic spot Parking Dog friendly
  • Preview of Snooper’s Favourite Circular

    Snooper’s Favourite Circular

    Burrington, North Somerset

    by samandsnooper

    by samandsnooper

    3hr 15m / 11.8km
    An undulating yet stunning circular dog friendly route through Dolebury Warren, Roberrow Warren, and finishing at Somerset’s highest point.
    Wildlife Water feature Parking History Hilly & steep Dog friendly

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