Wednesday 28th May 2025 - Hamstone Village Trail - Booking required

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Overview

Starting at South Petherton, then through the hamstone villages of Over Stratton, Merriott and Lopen via the Parrett Trail.

The route, which is fairly flat, with no steep climbs, follows field paths, quiet minor roads (including the Fosse Way) and tracks.

Very few stiles.

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Packed lunch.

Assistance Dogs only.

Booking opens at 10.00am 20/05/25 and closes 10.00am 27/05/25

Email a contact phone number to the walk leader using the link in the black box near the top of the page.

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 43755 16938
Nearest postcode:: TA13 5BB
what3words:: announced.even.daisy

Start time:: 10:00 am

Park at South Petherton Recreation Field car park, Lightgate Lane.

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