Author: James Hood

Godminster (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.

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Hadspen (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.

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Lamyatt (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.

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To 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).

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