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| Guide name: |
Walking in Somerset |
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| Type of walk: |
Details of a selection
of Walks throughout Somerset. |
| Description: |
On the DEFRA web site
you can find details - and maps - for Somerset walks, rides
and areas of open access provided under the Countryside Stewardship
and Environmentally Sensitive Areas Schemes. |
| Distance: |
Various |
| Contact details: |
DEFRA |
| Telephone: |
08459 33 55 77 |
| Web: |
countrywalks.defra.gov.uk/default.aspx |
| Price: |
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| Guide name: |
South West Coast
Path |
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| Type of walk: |
Start: Minehead,
Somerset Finish: Poole Harbour, Dorset |
| Description: |
The South West Coast
Path offers a 630 mile continuous coastal adventure and features
some of the most dramatic landscapes and breath taking views
of any walking trail. But you don't need to be super-fit to
enjoy it! Perfect for a short stroll or walk. |
| Distance: |
630 miles |
| Contact details: |
South West Coast Path
Team, Devon County Council, Matford Lane, County Hall, Exeter,
Devon, EX2 4QW |
| Telephone: |
01392 383560 |
| Email: |
swcpteam@devon.gov.uk |
| Web: |
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/southwestcoastpath |
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| Guide name: |
Coleridge Way |
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| Type of walk: |
Start: Nether
Stowey, Somerset Finish: Porlock, Somerset |
| Description: |
Walk 36 miles through
the stunning Somerset countryside of the Quantock Hills, the
Brendon Hills and Exmoor, a landscape that inspired Coleridge
to produce some of his best known works.
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| Distance: |
36 miles |
| Contact details: |
Exmoor National Park
Authority, Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HL |
| Telephone: |
01392 383560 |
| Email: |
AMartingell@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk |
| Web: |
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk |
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name: |
Somerset Route Finder
(Walking, Riding & Cycling Routes in Somerset) |
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| Type of walk: |
14 Long Distance Trails
throughout Somerset |
| Description: |
A leaflet outlining
14 Long Distance Trails throughout the
county including the South West Coast Path, the Parrett Trail
and the Mendip Way. |
| Distance: |
Various |
| Contact details: |
Audrey Westall, Rights
of Way Team, Somerset County
Council, County Hall, Taunton TA1 4DY |
| Telephone: |
01823 356264 |
| Email: |
ajwestall@somerset.gov.uk |
| Web: |
www.celebratingsomerset.com/routefinder |
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| Guide name: |
Walking in the Valley
of Radstock |
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| Type of walk: |
4 Circular Walks
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| Description: |
A waterproofed set of
four easy to moderate walks, around the Black Mountains, the
Tin Miner's Trail, Mills, Railways and Tramways. |
| Distance: |
4 to 8 miles |
| Contact details: |
Bath Tourist Information
Centre |
| Telephone: |
01225 477101 |
| Web: |
www.visitbath.co.uk |
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| Guide name: |
A range of Exmoor
walking guides available to buy |
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| Type of walk: |
4 Circular Walks
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| Description: |
Exmoor village, moor
land and country publications of guides, walks with pricelists |
| Distance: |
4 to 8 miles |
| Contact details: |
Exmoor National Park
Visitor Centre |
| Telephone: |
01398 323841 |
| Price: |
Various |
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| Guide name: |
Frome Town Trail |
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| Type of walk: |
Start: Round Tower TIC Finish: Market
Place
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| Description: |
This trail follows a
series of plaques placed around the town commemorating the architectural
and textile past of Frome |
| Distance: |
3 miles |
| Contact details: |
Mendip District Council |
| Telephone: |
01749 341327 |
| Price: |
£0.30 |
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| Guide name: |
Glastonbury Town
Trail |
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| Type of walk: |
Start: Glastonbury main entrance Finish:
High Street
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| Description: |
From the Abbey to the
pump room, Chalice Well to viewing the Tor from a distance,
this guide details the walks around Glastonbury town. |
| Distance: |
2.75 miles |
| Contact details: |
Mendip District Council |
| Telephone: |
01749 341327 |
| Price: |
£0.30 |
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| Guide name: |
Wells Town Trail |
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| Type of walk: |
Start: Town Hall Finish: Market
Place
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| Description: |
Penniless Porch to Bishop's
Eye, two of the historical gates of this the smallest city.
Walk along the moat and visit the drawbridge. |
| Distance: |
2.5 miles |
| Contact details: |
Mendip District Council |
| Telephone: |
01749 341327 |
| Price: |
£0.30 |
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| Guide name: |
Beckington Village
Trail |
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| Type of walk: |
Start: Woolpack Inn Finish: Woolpack
Inn
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| Description: |
Manses and mansions,
cottages with gazebos, this village walk is filled with architectural
heritage. |
| Distance: |
2 miles |
| Contact details: |
Mendip District Council |
| Telephone: |
01749 341327 |
| Price: |
£0.30 |
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| Guide name: |
Butleigh Village
Trail |
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| Type of walk: |
Start: High Street/Sub Road/Compton Street junction Finish:
High Street
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| Description: |
Visit Butleigh Court
in its parkland setting, wander around the churchyard or view
the Medieval beams at Bridge's Farm. |
| Distance: |
1.5 miles |
| Contact details: |
Mendip District Council |
| Telephone: |
01749 341327 |
| Price: |
£0.30 |
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| Guide name: |
Croscombe Village
Trail |
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| Type of walk: |
Start: Village Cross Finish: Church
Street
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| Description: |
Ancient crosses, Medieval
buildings, gargoyles and combes. A beautiful village walk around
the village and through woods. |
| Distance: |
1 miles |
| Contact details: |
Mendip District Council |
| Telephone: |
01749 341327 |
| Price: |
£0.30 |
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| Guide name: |
Evercreech Village
Trail |
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| Type of walk: |
Start: Medieval village cross Finish:
Medieval village cross
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| Description: |
Kissing gates and carvings,
crosses and cottages, a charming walk around the village of
Evercreech. |
| Distance: |
2.5 miles |
| Contact details: |
Mendip District Council |
| Telephone: |
01749 341327 |
| Price: |
£0.30 |
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| Guide name: |
Farleigh Hungerford
Village Trail |
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| Type of walk: |
Start: Farleigh Hungerford Castle Finish:
Farleigh Hungerford Castle
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| Description: |
After crossing the River
Frome, Farleigh Castle becomes the focal point of this trail
which returns in a circular route to the village. |
| Distance: |
2.5 miles |
| Contact details: |
Mendip District Council |
| Telephone: |
01749 341327 |
| Price: |
£0.30 |
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