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Mendip Group

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

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

West Mendip Walkers moderate 8 mile circular walk starting from car park at top of Burrington Combe (BS450 7TZ). From the car park we climb up Black Down to Beacon Batch, then down to Rowberrow Warren where we then join the limestone link before climbing to Doleberry Warren. The walk heads back towards Burrington during which we climb to Burrington Ham and finally descend to our starting point.

Thursday, 18 January 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Good views over the surrounding countryside to Bristol and the Bristol Channel. Black Down can be a little boggy on the top due to the peaty soil. Cattle and ponies can be found on Black Down at most times of the year.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 48991 57976
Nearest postcode:
BS40 7TZ
what3words:
countries.face.hulk
Start time:
9:30 am

Walk starts from the car park.

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