Walks in Somerset
Wimbleball Lake, Somerset: What to see and do
From boating and biking to walking, birding and camping out beneath the starry night sky, this Exmoor lake has something for everyone
Glastonbury Tor walk, Somerset
Walk in the footsteps of King Arthur on this short but sweet circular route from the village of Glastonbury to the top of Glastonbury Tor.
Best walks in Somerset
Follow the coast path along Exmoor's north cliffs, roam the Mendips and delve into the deep chasm of Cheddar Gorge with our selection of Somerset's best walks
Tarr Steps walk, Somerset
This seven-mile circular walk in Exmoor begins at Tarr Steps, winding alongside a river through deep forests to the pretty Somerset village of Withypool
Walk: Porlock Bay, Exmoor
This 8.5-mile coastal walk in Exmoor National Park begins at PorlocK Weir, striding out across Porlock Bay to the great sea cliffs of Hurlstone Point.
Walk: Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
Stunning show caves, rare plantlife and a street of tempting sweet shops and ice cream parlours make this 3.5-mile walk through Britain’s largest gorge irresistible.
Walk: Black Rock Nature Reserve, Somerset
Explore the verdant slopes and rocky outcrops of Black Rock Nature Reserve in Cheddar Gorge, experiencing its unique plantlife, wildlife and geological offerings.
Crook Peak walk, Somerset
Take a high-ridge ramble along the stunning western edge of the Mendip Hills to Somerset’s shapeliest summit.
Walk: Leigh Woods, Bristol and Somerset
Visit several iconic Bristol sights – Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Camera Obscura and Leigh Woods
Walk: Dunster, Somerset
High on a hill in north-east Exmoor, medieval Dunster Castle looks down upon historic Dunster and its bustling gift shops. It’s a magical scene best enjoyed after a circular walk through the surrounding countryside
Walk: Horner Valley, Somerset
This wonderful four-mile bridle trail explores Exmoor National Park's ancient oak woodlands – the perfect path for wildlife-spotting
Walk: Dunkery Beacon, Somerset
Conquer Somerset’s highest peak for far-reaching vistas and the chance to spot
a breed of ponies that has grazed these hills for millennia
Guide to Dunster: places to stay, things to do
Discovers the beauty of the medieval village of Dunster in Somerset
Walk: Polden Hills, Somerset
Midsummer in mid-Somerset – there’s no better time or place to spot one of Britain’s rarest butterflies – take a walk in the Polden Hills in search of the elusive large blue
Walk: Burrow Mump, Somerset
Rising from the winter wetlands, Burrow Mump not only takes you by surprise – it transports you back in time