
A guide to popular walks in and around Bruton, Somerset
THIS MONTH'S FEATURED WALK
Field north of Cheeks Lane is obstructed by maize
The public footpath across this field (WN 5/6) has, in July 2023, been completely obstructed by...
Read MoreBeware rabbits is now stile-free
In April 2023 long-awaited gates have replaced three very dodgy stiles, adding this walk to the...
Read MoreBruton’s walking weekend 20 and 21 May 2023
Book your place now on one of our guided walks of varying lengths. All walks are free.
Read MoreClosure of footbridge in Bruton
The temporary but indefinite closure of this footbridge for safety reasons brings a very short diversion to many of the walks on this site. A map of the diversion is given here, but the walks themselves have not been amended.
Read MoreGodminster, Pitcombe and Cole
This new walk ambles ambles through rural landscapes to the south of Bruton, visiting pretty Pitcombe Church. Cows and sheep, a couple of tricky stiles and two short steep descents make this a moderate but not a challenging walk. 5 miles (8 km), two to two and a half hours.
Read MoreCreech Hill from the east
From the southern flank of Creech Hill, the view extends from Alfred’s Tower in Wiltshire to the east and Cranborne Chase in Dorset to the south, to the Brendon Hills and Devon border 40 miles west. Much of Somerset is visible in between. This new walk takes full advantage of the view but avoids the steep climbs of most routes up the Hill. 6 miles, 9.5 km, two hours 20 minutes to three hours, moderate.
Read MoreCole (Set 2 No 8)
This shorter walk visits the pretty hamlet of Cole, and returns through lovely countryside along the River Brue, on footpaths and quiet roads. 3 miles (5 km), 70 to 90 minutes, easy apart from one short section.
Read MoreBatcombe and its Bottom
This longer walk visits Batcombe Bottom and Batcombe itself, before returning via Moor Lane and Henley Grove Farm. From September 2022 the Three Horshoes should reopen as a pleasant stop-off. Some great views and deeply rural countryside.
Read MoreBridleway to Castle Cary Station is closed
The County Council have announced the temporary closure of this bridleway (WN 2/36) at its western...
Read MoreTo the Montague Inn (Shepton Montague)
An easy 3-mile walk (each way) avoiding roads where possible to The Montague Inn. Some muddy patches and several stiles of varying quality, some of which can be overgrown in summer months.
Read MoreTo Castle Cary
A quiet on road or scenic off road route to Castle Cary. About 3.5 miles (slightly longer for the off road route) and 1 hour 15 mins to 1 hour 45 mins each way. Off road route is moderate in winter and the wet, otherwise easy, as is the on road route.
Read MoreTo The Old Smithy (Charlton Musgrove)
This walk climbs gently through agricultural land then along the old Redlynch / Stourhead coach road to the pub in Charlton Musgrove. Easy but long: 4.5 miles, 1 hour 35 minutes to 1 hour 55 minutes each way.
Read MoreAnsford and Cole (set 2 no 1)
This longer walk visits the hamlets of Wyke, the edge of Ansford, and returns via Cole with splendid views off Ridge Hill. Combines well with lunch in Castle Cary 7 miles, 2 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes, moderate, with some mud and steep sections.
Read MoreCreech hill via Brickhill and Huish Lane (Set 1 No 3)
This excellent medium-length walk brings very varied scenery, the best view of Bruton, and great views from near the top of Creech Hill. 5 miles (8 km), 2 hours to 2 hours 25 mins, moderate.
Read MoreGodminster (set 1 no 9)
A short stroll up the gentler hills to the south of the town, with views of Glastonbury Tor and the town. 2.5 miles (4.2 km), 55 mins to 1 hour 15 mins, easy.
Read MoreHadspen (set 1 no 5)
This longer walk (an update of Walks Around Bruton series 1 no. 5) visits the hamlets of Wyke Champflower, Hadspen and Pitcombe. Great views, a varied landscape, and quite a few ups and downs. Expect mud in winter, and cattle in summer. 7 miles (11 km), 2 hrs 25 mins to 3 hours 15 mins. Moderate.
Read MoreLamyatt (set 1 no. 4)
This medium length walk visits the attractive hamlet of Lamyatt and its Church and returns via the crest of Creech Hill and Greenscombe. One very steep descent, and parts can be very muddy in wet weather. 5 miles (8 km), 225 m of ascent. Two hours to two hours 30 minutes. Moderate.
Read MoreTo The Newt
Two routes to The Newt: one 3 mile direct route for fine weather only, and a slightly longer wet weather route. (Distances are one-way only).
Read MoreMill Dam (Set 1 no. 10)
A short walk around and just outside the town, with some good views. 2 miles (3.4 km), easy.
Read MorePrivate road from Godminster to redlynch is closed to walkers
This private road is closed to walkers and cyclists, unless they have business at Godminster Farm.
Read MoreWyke and Huish Lane
Follows the old Trendle and Huish Lanes out of and back into Bruton. Excellent views. Can be extremely muddy in wet weather. 3.75 miles / 6 km, 85 to 110 minutes, easy.
Read MoreCole, Honeywick and Wyke (mud-free)
A long walk for days when the winter mud gets too much! Entirely on minor roads, this is an easy walk, visiting some lovely hamlets and with splendid views. Combines well with an outing to Castle Cary. 7 miles / 11 km, 2hrs 15 mins to 3 hrs.
Read MoreNorthern and southern views of Bruton
A short walk in and outside the town, to the hills immediately to the north and south with views back over the town. Easy, 2miles / 3.5 km, 50 to 65 minutes.
Read MoreCole, Hadspen and Pitcombe
This longer walk visits three of the attractive hamlets to the south west of Bruton as well as Pitcombe Church. Moderate, 6 miles / 10 km, 2 hrs 15 mins to 3 hrs.
Read MoreOld Walks Leaflets
A series of 18 walks were published as leaflets between 1998 and 2006. The walks, some of which are long, are still worth trying, but the directions can no longer be relied upon, so it is best to take an OS Map too.
Read MoreBeware Rabbits and Greenscombe
Now stile-free, this medium-length walk explores the deep coombes north of Bruton. It includes some excellent views and visits the oldest oak in the entire area. Easy but with some steep sections. 5.5 miles / 9 km, 120 to 150 minutes.
Read MoreBatcombe and Spargrove Pick-and-mix
A choice of routes to beautiful Batcombe Vale and back. Medium-long to long depending on the route chosen (5.5 miles / 9 km to 8.5 miles / 14 km).
Read MoreWyke Circuit via Gants Mill and Ridge Hill
A glorious medium-long walk through a range of different landscapes with excellent views. Mostly on easy footpaths or very quiet country lanes. 5.5 miles / 9 km, 120 to 150 minutes.
Read MoreMarydown & Bruton Dam
A popular local circuit. Apart from the beginning and end it is all off-road, on paths and tracks, with good views of gentle rolling countryside and a pleasant meadow section by the River Brue. Easy, 3 miles / 5 km, 70 to 90 minutes.
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