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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.

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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

West Mendip Walkers 12 mile strenuous circular walk from Holford Bowling Green (TA5 1SA). Climb to Bicknoller Post via Hodder's Combe and Slaugtherhouse Combe. Continue along the left flank of Beacon Hill to Staple Plantation then descend to the Coleridge Way.This descent is steep and may be slippery ( walking poles recommended ). Follow Coleridge way before the long climb to Beacon Hill. Part of this route is in a bad state of repair so again walking poles are recommended. Then cross back to Bicknoller Post and Halsway Post before descending via a ridge back to the car park keeping Higher and Lower Hare Knap on the left hand side.

Thursday, 2 January 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Panoramic views of the Bristol Channel and Wales in the far distance.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 15253 41036
Nearest postcode:
TA5 1SA
what3words:
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Start time:
9:30 am

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