Deadman’s Hole loop
Posted by Stuart Anderton | Apr 25, 2024 | 3-5 miles, Moderate, Up to 3 miles, Walk, Walk of the month | 0 |
Category: 3-5 miles
Deadman’s Hole loop
A short loop to the south east of Bruton featuring views of Alfred’s Tower and Glastonbury Tor. The route is generally easy underfoot, but some electric fences, locked gates and poor stiles make it tough going for the less agile and upgrade it to moderate. Around 3 miles, moderate.
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Godminster, Pitcombe and Cole
This walk ambles ambles through rural landscapes to the south of Bruton, visiting pretty Pitcombe Church. Cows, sheep and a couple of tricky stiles make this a moderate but not a challenging walk. 5 miles (8 km), two to two and a half hours.
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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.
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Creech hill via Brickhill and Huish Lane (Set 1 No 3)
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.
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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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Wyke 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.
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Marydown & 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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