East Woodlands

Walks, England, Somerset, Mendip

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  • This walk starts on Shepherd’s Lane. If driving from Frome there will be this small parking area on the right just after the woods begin.

    Step 1: This walk starts on Shepherd’s Lane. If driving from Frome there will be this small parking area on the right just after the woods begin.

  • This lane is very quiet but still take care crossing over. Head onto the marked footpath on the other side of the road.

    Step 2: This lane is very quiet but still take care crossing over. Head onto the marked footpath on the other side of the road.

  • Head left into the woods. We went straight ahead to follow the path behind the white gate.

    Step 3: Head left into the woods. We went straight ahead to follow the path behind the white gate.

  • The path is very wide here as you head uphill.

    Step 4: The path is very wide here as you head uphill.

  • If there are any puddles around, enjoy the canopy reflections they provide.

    Step 5: If there are any puddles around, enjoy the canopy reflections they provide.

  • Continue up, bearing slightly left.

    Step 6: Continue up, bearing slightly left.

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