East Woodlands

Walks, England, Somerset, Mendip
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East Woodlands

Selwood, Somerset

by claud

  • 1 hour / 1.3km
  • 19

Forest ahoy in the peaceful woods, just a few minutes outside of Frome. This is a short circular but there are plenty of paths to explore.

  • Wildlife
  • Parking
  • Hilly & steep
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

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  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.

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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

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

  5. 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.

  6. Continue up, bearing slightly left.

    Step 6: Continue up, bearing slightly left.

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