9.30 1 Boot: Ebbor Gorge and the Mendips (Joint Walk)
Event Date: Sun 24 February 2019
Event Time: 09:30
This walk is in the past.
We start in Wookey Hole village with an initial steep climb up through Ebbor Gorge nature reserve. Parts of the gorge ascent may be rocky and slippery in the mud so suitable footwear is required. We then walk across the Mendip plateau towards Pen Hill, affording us beautiful views in good weather. We then gradually descend back to Wookey Hole across fields and through woodlands.
We will finish in the pub in Wookey Hole but this pub stops serving at 4pm so the walk will be paced to get there before it closes.
This is a one boot walk that wants to be a three boot when it grows up due to the initial steep ascent and slippery/rocky terrain underfoot.
Bring packed lunch.
Pub to finish.
Group:
Joint
Walk Leader:
Nick S.
Walk Grade:1 Boot Walk Length: 7.5 miles
(4-4.5hrs )
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: 10:15 at
Wookey Hole village near the Wookey Hole Inn
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.
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
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