Event Date: Sat 11 May 2024
Event Time: 10:30
This walk is in the past.
A beautiful 18km circular walk starting at Cheddar Reservoir. We will walk alongside the Cheddar Yeo river for the first hour or so, before ascending to Crooks Peak. On a day of good weather, the views over the Mendips, Severn Estuary and Somerset are stunning. We'll continue enjoying the views along the West Mendip Way, while heading up to Shute Shelve Hill, before dropping down through King's Wood. Following this we will head up Fry's Hill, past the limestone quarry, and then back down through the woods to Axbridge and Cheddar Reservoir. Approximately 400m total climb.
For those interested in a post-walk drink, we'll head to a pub in Axbridge.
Areas may well still be very muddy and slippery by May, especially by the river and on the slopes - walking boots strongly advised.
Bring packed lunch. Pub to finish.
Group:
Joint
Walk Leader:
Rachel P.
Walk Grade:
2 Boot
Walk Length: 18km
(5 hours, including two short breaks)
Date: Sat 11 May 2024
Meet:
10:30 at
Cheddar Reservoir car park - note there are two - we are meeting at the one on the EAST side of the lake
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: 09:30 at Clifton water tower - if you are able to volunteer to organise car sharing from here, please let the walk leader know.
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