09:00 2 Boot Mendips: Hinton Blewett & the Harptrees (Joint Walk)

Event Date: Sat 19 October 2024
Event Time: 09:00

This walk is in the past.

A walk in the Mendips from Hinton Blewett along quiet tracks, fields and woodland.

We'll pass the Victorian aqueduct by East Harptree.

Looks like it'll be a sunny day, but cool in the shade/when the wind is gusting a bit, so have some warm layers.
There will be muddy & wet sections, particularly by the aqueduct, so waterproof footwear is advised - best to wear walking boots for ankle support as there'll be some uneven ground too.

There are stiles and livestock along the route and we'll need to take care of vehicles along some tracks and a short section of busier road we'll be walking on.

Bring a packed lunch. We can visit the Ring 'O' Bells for a drink at the end of the walk.

There's a small book-swap box near the end of the walk (in Hinton Blewett) if anyone would like to do some book-swapping.

Bring packed lunch. Pub to finish.

Group: Joint
Walk Leader: Dave C.

Walk Grade: 2 Boot
Walk Length: 12 miles (6 hours)

Date: Sat 19 Oct 2024
Meet: 09:00 at The Watertower (Clifton)

If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car.

Alternative meeting point: 09:40 at Parking near the Ring 'O' Bells Pub - Upper Rd, Hinton Blewett, BS39 5AN
Please contact the walk leader if you will be meeting them there.

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How do I join the walk?

Unless stated on the walk page, there is no need to sign up to join a walk. You’re very welcome to try out 1 or 2 walks before you join, but we do insist that after that you join the Brunel Walking Group.

On many walks you can just turn up at the meeting point where we will share lifts to the start of the walk. It’s OK if you don’t drive – we normally have enough drivers who are able to give lifts. Some walks you will need to make your way to walk start or you can post on our facebook group to ask if you can share a lift there. 

If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car. 

How do I know what to bring? And am I fit enough?

We provide a full recommended kit list here.  Please do bring water, a rainproof jacket, walking trousers (or similar) and walking shoes/boots – avoid jeans and trainers.

Walks are graded as either 1 boot, 2 boot or 3 boot.  Read more about choosing the right walk for your fitness level here,

About Brunel Walking Group

Brunel Walking Group is for young(ish) people in the Bristol and Bath area who love the countryside and like to get outside on a weekend. All of our walk leaders and committee members are volunteers, dedicated to sharing our fantastic countryside with others.  Read more on our FAQs page