Draycott, Cider Barn, Mendips Loop

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Overview

Steep climb from car park up Batcombe Hollow then join West Mendip Way and follow as far as Dale Lane. Then follow footpath through Cook’s Field Nature Reserve descending into Westbury Sub Mendip. Tracks and quiet lanes through Rodney Stoke and Draycott, returning to Cider Barn car park. Coffee and lunch stops. 15+ stiles a number of which are stone.

Sunday, 27 October 2024

Start time:: 9:45 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Please inform the leader if you intend going on this walk.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 47400 51401
Nearest postcode:: BS27 3RU
what3words:: grant.irritable.doctor

Start time:: 9:45 am

Car park at Cider Barn, Draycott.

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