Egford Brook Amble

Walks, England, Somerset, Mendip

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  • Start at the Vallis Vale car parking area just off Elm Lane to the west of Frome.

    Step 1: Start at the Vallis Vale car parking area just off Elm Lane to the west of Frome.

  • Head down the footpath on the opposite side to the cars by the sign. The footpath here is tarmac.

    Step 2: Head down the footpath on the opposite side to the cars by the sign. The footpath here is tarmac.

  • You’ll shortly reach the Brook. It was very full and fast flowing when we visited so take care.

    Step 3: You’ll shortly reach the Brook. It was very full and fast flowing when we visited so take care.

  • Head over the metal stile. This is the only way in so not suitable for wheels.

    Step 4: Head over the metal stile. This is the only way in so not suitable for wheels.

  • There’s a cattle grid to cross immediately after.

    Step 5: There’s a cattle grid to cross immediately after.

  • Winter robins aplenty when we visited. What can you see?

    Step 6: Winter robins aplenty when we visited. What can you see?

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