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Guide name: Dunkery and Horner Wood Walk
Type of walk:

Start: Webbers Post Car Park Finish: Webbers Post Car Park

Description: Skirting the lower slopes of Dunkery Hill and descending to the East Water Valley. Many opportunities to see Red Deer and many different plants.
Distance: 3 miles
Contact details: The National Trust
Telephone: 01643 862452
   
   
Guide name: Bossington & Coastline Walk
Type of walk:

Start: Bossington Car Park Finish: Bossington Car Park

Description: Focussing on the villages around Porlock Bay and Bossington and the cliffs and coastline and round Hurlestone Point.
Distance: 2.5 miles
Contact details: The National Trust
Telephone: 01643 862452
   
   
Guide name: The Gordano Round
Type of walk:

9 Walks

Description: A series of fully illustrated walks around the Gordano Valley including a Tidal Trail, Cadbury Camp and Portishead.
Distance: 3 to 9 miles
Contact details: North Somerset Council
Telephone: 01275 888888
Web: www.n-somerset.gov.uk
Price: £3.99 plus £1 P&P
Guide name: The Strawberry Line
Type of walk:

Start: Winscombe  Finish: Cheddar

Description: Travelling along the old Cheddar Valley Railway and cycleway with views of the Mendips, North Somerset Levels and moors and the Forest of Avon.
Distance: 4 miles
Contact details: North Somerset Council
Telephone: 01275 888888
Web: www.n-somerset.gov.uk
   
Guide name: Walks on Dundry Hill
Type of walk:

10 Walks

Description: Ten varied walks of differing levels along the Pilgrim's Way, Chew Magna and Withywood. Many interesting archaeological features along the way.
Distance: 2 to 6.25 miles
Contact details: North Somerset Council
Telephone: 01275 888888
Web: www.n-somerset.gov.uk
Price: £2.99 plus £1 P&P
Guide name: Exploring the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal
Type of walk:

Start: Bridgwater Finish: Taunton

Description: A level, easy walk for all ages and abilities past locks and beautiful villages with plenty of action on the water.
Distance: 14.5 miles
Contact details: Taunton Deane Borough Council
Telephone: 01823 332074
Web: www.heartofsomerset.com
Price: £0.20
Guide name: Walking Around Taunton Deane
Type of walk:

A Summary of routes, trails and places of interest.

Description: Through children's woods, along canals, nature trails and pub trails, a series of wonderful walks including those from railway stations.
Distance: Various
Contact details: Taunton Deane Borough Council
Telephone: 01823 332074
Web: www.heartofsomerset.com
Price: Various
Guide name: Walking Around Taunton Deane
Type of walk:

A Summary of routes, trails and places of interest.

Description: Through children's woods, along canals, nature trails and pub trails, a series of wonderful walks including those from railway stations.
Distance: Various
Contact details: Taunton Deane Borough Council
Telephone: 01823 332074
Web: www.heartofsomerset.com
Price: Various
Guide name: Leland Trail
Type of walk:

Start: King Alfreds Tower Finish: Ham Hill

Description: This trail can be completed in seven stages and marks the trail of John Leland in the sixteenth century. A comprehensive guide is available, which gives detailed steps and stages of the route, some of the history behind the trail and lists some of the breathtaking scenery.
Distance: 28 miles
Contact details: South Somerset District Council
Telephone: 01935 462462
Price: £4.25
Guide name: The River Parrett Trail
Type of walk:

Start: Cheddington Finish: Bridgwater Bay

Description: This trail can be completed in seven stages and marks the trail of John Leland in the sixteenth century. A comprehensive guide is available, which gives detailed steps and stages of the route, some of the history behind the trail and lists some of the breathtaking scenery.
Distance: 50 miles
Contact details: South Somerset District Council
Telephone: 01935 462501
Web: www.riverparrett-trail.org.uk
Price: £5.95
Guide name: Walk the The Macmillan Way
Type of walk:

Start: Boston in Lincolnshire Finish: Abbotsbury in Dorset

Description: This walk was developed to increase public awareness of the Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund. It runs from Boston to Abbotsbury on the Dorset coast through a succession of quaint towns and villages characterised by their honey coloured stone.
Distance: 290 miles
Contact details: Macmillon Way Association
Telephone: 01789 740852
Guide name: The Liberty Trail
Type of walk:

Start: Ham Hill Finish: Lyme Regis

Description: This walk was developed to increase public awareness of the Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund. It runs from Boston to Abbotsbury on the Dorset coast through a succession of quaint towns and villages characterised by their honey coloured stone.
Distance: 28 miles
Contact details: South Somerset District Council
Telephone: 01935 462462
Guide name: Taunton & Bridgwater Canal Towpath
Type of walk:

Start: Taunton Finish: Bridgwater

Description: Discover the tranquility of the canalside. There is easy access with car parking and picnic areas at strategic points along the route and several links with public footpaths, providing interesting circular walks.
Distance: 12 miles
Contact details: Somerset Tourism
Telephone: 01984 750833
Web: www.somerset.gov.uk/tourism  
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