Category: Easy

Moorwood

Posted by James Hood | Jan 29, 2023 | 3-5 miles, Easy, Walk | 0 |

Cole (Set 2 No 8)

Posted by James Hood | Apr 30, 2022 | 3-5 miles, Easy, Up to 3 miles, Walk | 0 |

Godminster (set 1 no 9)

Posted by James Hood | Aug 4, 2021 | Easy, Up to 3 miles, Walk | 0 |

Mill Dam (Set 1 no. 10)

Posted by James Hood | May 8, 2021 | Easy, Up to 3 miles, Walk | 0 |

Redlynch

Posted by James Hood | Feb 22, 2021 | 3-5 miles, Easy, Walk | 0 |

Wyke and Huish Lane

Posted by James Hood | Jan 30, 2021 | 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.

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.

Godminster (set 1 no 9)

Easy, Up to 3 miles, Walk | 0 |

TEMPORARY CLOSURE DECEMBER 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Batcombe to Spargrove and back

Add Detail, Easy, Up to 3 miles | 0 |

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...

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.

Bruton to Spargrove via Greenscombe (route B)

5 miles and over, Add Detail, Easy | 0 |

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...

Bruton to Batcombe via Hedgestocks (route A)

5 miles and over, Add Detail, Easy | 0 |

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 | 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.