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.