Category: Easy
Cole (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 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 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 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 MoreBatcombe to Spargrove and back
The walk from Batcombe to Spargrove is delightful, well-signed, and very easy to follow with a clear path the whole way. It is very popular with Batcombe dog-walkers. It leads through a pre-industrial landscape of riverside...
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 MoreBruton to Spargrove via Greenscombe (route B)
Starting at Bruton Community Office Walk west along the High Street (against the traffic) and take the first right turn up steep and narrow St Catherines Hill. The road levels and crosses a junction into Higher Tolbury. Continue...
Read MoreBruton to Batcombe via Hedgestocks (route A)
Starting at Bruton Community Office Walk west along the High Street (against the traffic) and take the first right turn up steep and narrow St Catherines Hill. The road levels and crosses a junction into Higher Tolbury. Continue...
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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