Event Date: Sun 27 August 2017
Event Time: 9.45
5 miles
For beauty, variety and great views try this picturesque 5 mile walk which is moderate / easy apart from a short climb, in the Mendip Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We start from a former mining village on Mendip, through woodland whilst following the stream, then take a steep climb up to the grassy top of an ancient hill fort before dropping back down to a stony bridleway through a peaceful valley. Can be muddy and wet underfoot when walking along the stream so please wear good walking boots.
Bring a packed lunch. Pub to finish.
Walk Leader: Rosie U ( (Phone number removed) )
Meet: 9.45 at the carpark opposite St. Mary Redcliffe Church
Alternatively meet at 10:30 at Shipham Village Hall car park
Please contact the walk leader if you will be meeting them there.
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
