Author: James Hood

Cole, 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.

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Cole, 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.

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Old 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.

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Batcombe to Spargrove and back

As of April 2026 part of this walk has been closed by Somerset Council, with no alternative route recommended.For further details see here. The walk from Batcombe to Spargrove is delightful, well-signed, and very easy to follow...

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