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Somer Valley Group

We are the Somer Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

We will be walking gently rolling low hills and valleys, besides a river and two attractive stone villages, Beckington in Somerset, and Rode in Wiltshire. We will see where iconic musical history was made and a murder occurred.  Extensive views, if visibility is good, include the Westbury White Horse.

Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.6km / 6.6mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a light picnic lunch and a drink

Wear suitable footwear

Starting & Finish Point:

Bath Road, Beckington. ST801 522.

If approaching from the north on the A36 turn right at roundabout signposted ‘Beckington’. After passing the recreation field which is on the right, take a 90 degree bend to the left and head down Bath Road. There should be street parking available on the left before you reach a café, shops, and the Wool Pack Inn.

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 80052 52011
Nearest postcode:
BA11 6SL
what3words:
diverts.commutes.dignity
Start time:
10:00 am

Bath Road Beckington Please see 'Additional Details' for directions and parking instructions

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking