Walks are graded and varied in start points and times and sometimes for members only. Visitors are welcome to join us on 3 trial walks for a £2 per walk donation towards the Mendip Society Heritage Fund (which exists to help local projects) before joining the Society.
Wear suitable clothing and boots and please ensure that the walk grade is suitable for your fitness level. Please note that not all walks are open to dogs. All walkers must take personal responsibility for their own safety, and that of any accompanying children,
informing the leader of any personal health matter which might affect them on that walk. See programme for start times.
Walks
Sat 7 April - Chilcompton
Meet at 2pm in the lay-by on the B3139 to the east of Chilcompton. A 5 mile walk with no major hills, but expect the usual attractions – mud, stiles, and cows. Contact: Peter 01761 221995 ST 659521
Sat 14 April - Litton
Meet at 2pm at The Kings Arms. A 5 to 6 mile walk with some hills, returning via Litton Reservoirs. Contact: Barbara 01761 463673. ST594545
Sat 21April - Westbury-sub-Mendip, Deerleap and Easton.
Meet at 2pm in the Square, Westbury-sub-Mendip. A 5 mile walk up to the top of Deerleap, and returning via Easton. A steep climb of 700ft with fantastic views if clear. Dogs on leads are welcome. Contact: John 01934 842868 ST502489
Sat 28 April - Harptree special interest farm walk.
Meet at 2pm at the old quarry, Gibbets Brow (on the road between Harptree Hill and The Castle of Comfort). A 2½ mile mainly
flat walk with many items of environmental and historical interest. Refreshments afterwards, for a small charge, at Beaconsfield Farm. Numbers will be limited, so please pre book with Stuart. Contact: Stuart 01934 740275 ST543552
Sun 29 April -Cycle ride from Axbridge.
Meet at 10.15am in the Square for a leisurely 26 mile ride along the Strawberry Line to Clevedon and back. Bring a picnic and there are cafés on route.Contact: Gill 01934 742508 ST 431545
Talks
Visitors are very welcome and it is not necessary to book.£3.50 (Members £2)
Thur 19 April "Steam Through Somerset" by Ian Bennett.
Yes it’s steam trains back again by popular demand.This talk contains unique photos from The Maurice Dean Collection featuring The Wrington Vale Railway.
General notes: The Mendip Hills stand high above the Somerset countryside in South West England. The hills are a limestone upland, abounding in dry gorges, caves, sinks, karst features and river risings. Cheddar Gorge is the most famous feature.Talks will resume in October.
