Walks in Bruton

A guide to popular walks in and around Bruton, Somerset

THIS MONTH'S FEATURED WALK

Marydown & Bruton Dam

3-5 miles, Easy, Up to 3 miles, Walk, Walk of the month | 0 |

Beware rabbits is now stile-free

News | 0 |

In April 2023 long-awaited gates have replaced three very dodgy stiles, adding this walk to the...

Closure of footbridge in Bruton

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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.

Moorwood

3-5 miles, Easy, Walk | 0 |

This easy walk climbs gently up the hills to the south of Bruton to reach the ancient road of Hardway. It then takes the route of the less ancient Stourhead to Redlynch coach road and returns to Bruton by the Macmillan Way.

Godminster, Pitcombe and Cole

3-5 miles, 5 miles and over, Moderate, Walk | 1 |

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.

Creech Hill from the east

5 miles and over, Moderate, Walk | 0 |

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.

Cole (Set 2 No 8)

3-5 miles, Easy, Up to 3 miles, Walk | 0 |

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.

Batcombe and its Bottom

5 miles and over, Moderate, Walk | 2 |

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.

Bridleway to Castle Cary Station is closed

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The County Council have announced the temporary closure of this bridleway (WN 2/36) at its western...

To the Montague Inn (Shepton Montague)

Destination walk | 0 |

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.

To Castle Cary

Destination walk, Stile-free | 0 |

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.

To The Old Smithy (Charlton Musgrove)

Destination walk | 0 |

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.

Ansford and Cole (set 2 no 1)

5 miles and over, Moderate, Walk | 0 |

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.

Creech hill via Brickhill and Huish Lane (Set 1 No 3)

3-5 miles, 5 miles and over, Moderate, Walk | 0 |

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.

Godminster (set 1 no 9)

Easy, Up to 3 miles, Walk | 0 |

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.

Hadspen (set 1 no 5)

5 miles and over, Moderate, Walk | 0 |

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.

Lamyatt (set 1 no. 4)

3-5 miles, 5 miles and over, Moderate, Walk | 0 |

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.

To The Newt

Destination walk | 0 |

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).

Mill Dam (Set 1 no. 10)

Easy, Up to 3 miles, Walk | 0 |

A short walk around and just outside the town, with some good views. 2 miles (3.4 km), easy.

Brewham

5 miles and over, Moderate, Walk | 3 |

This longer walk visits the attractive and deeply rural village of South Brewham. It has excellent views of Alfred’s Tower and the Stourhead ridge. 7 miles /11 km, 2 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes, moderate.

Redlynch

3-5 miles, Easy, Walk | 0 |

This walk goes gently uphill through fields to the hamlet of Redlynch and the attractive church of St Peter. Good views to Alfred’s Tower and Creech Hill on the return journey. 4 miles / 6.5 km, 90-120 minutes, easy.

Private road from Godminster to redlynch is closed to walkers

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This private road is closed to walkers and cyclists, unless they have business at Godminster Farm.

Wyke and Huish Lane

3-5 miles, Easy, Walk | 0 |

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.

Cole, Honeywick and Wyke (mud-free)

5 miles and over, Easy, On Road, Stile-free, Walk | 6 |

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.

Northern and southern views of Bruton

Easy, Up to 3 miles, Walk | 0 |

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.

Cole, Hadspen and Pitcombe

5 miles and over, Moderate, Walk | 0 |

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.

Old Walks Leaflets

Leaflet | 0 |

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.

Beware Rabbits and Greenscombe

5 miles and over, Easy, Stile-free, Walk | 0 |

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.

Batcombe and Spargrove Pick-and-mix

5 miles and over, Easy, Moderate, Walk | 0 |

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).

Wyke Circuit via Gants Mill and Ridge Hill

5 miles and over, Easy, Stile-free, Walk | 0 |

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.

Marydown & Bruton Dam

3-5 miles, Easy, Up to 3 miles, Walk, Walk of the month | 0 |

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.