Somerset Walks (Walking on the levels and surrounding hills)

All of the walks covered in this section came from a great little guide book we purchased called "50 Walks in Somerset" by the AA.

The walks are explained very well and vary from 2 to 10 miles. The type of walks also vary and cover most areas of Somerset including the woodlands, hills and coast.

It you would like to get a copy of this book simply click on the picture to the right and see what great offers are available. Hope you enjoy the few tips we have added and the slide shows which accompany every walk we have followed to date.
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With the risk of French invasion now passed, you can spy out these Tudor villages and breezy cliffs without fearing arrest. A fairly easy walk with great views of the coastline. Take a look on the beach and you may find the many fossils dotted about. And a tea or ice cream in the Chantry team rooms is a great way to end the walk.
Walk 12
 
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A nature ramble through reconstructed peat marshland, including a brief walk on water. Fairly flat with a little climb up a neighbouring hill which gives great views across the levels. Look out for the Otters and the rare bird of prey, the Hobby.
Walk 37
 
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The small but sublime limestone gorge that inspired Coleridge. This is one of the more testing walks in the book but you need to keep a close eye on where you are going. Look out for the deer and hares on this one. This walk also has the best finish in the way of a rocky gorge to descend down.
Walk 38
 
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Straight to the Parrett's Mouth
 No cliffs or crashing waves- a coastal walk to heighten your understanding of flatlands and mud. A very flat walk with vast open areas with an option of popping into Highbridge for a pint or cuppa on the way round.
Walk 41
 
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A high-level ridge wander in the Western Mendips over a lot of geology to Somerset's shapeliest summit. One of the more challenging walks in the book incorporating, open fields, woodland, country lanes and open hill tops. Plenty of wildlife including a few foxes stalking rabbits.
Walk 42
 
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A fine walk through woodland, heathland and an Iron-Age hill fort on the northern rim of the Mendips. A very mixed walk with plenty to see. Look out for the Orchids in the woodlands and the Grass snakes on the heathland.
Walk 43
 
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A forest full of rockfaces gives a walk of crag tops and hollows. A great tip for this walk is to do it in spring around the end of april to the beginning of may. There are a few bluebell woods along this walk aswell as many other flowers and if you time it right you could see the lot in full glory. One of the best walks we have done in this book so far.
Walk 46
 
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Serenity enjoyed in a rich landscape nestling between the busy cities of Bristol and Bath. A nice walk but it's worth taking a local OS map with you. There are lots of public footpaths around and it can be fun trying to find your route. Plenty on nice woodland especially Lords wood. Look out for the deer on this one. After the walk it's really worth driving just down the road to see the stones at Stanton Drew.
Walk 47
 
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A green valley walk, where Cotswold melds into Mendip, tracing a legacy of abandoned industry and failed technology. This walk can get a little overgrown in the summer but offers a great chance to see the hatching of the mayfly on the small rivers situated along the walk. It's a very colourfull walk in the spring.
Walk 48
 
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