バリントンでの 周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

We found it to be the best route to the Gorge, longer but flatter overall !

Black Down is the highest hill in the Mendips with Beacon Batch the highest spot point at 1,066 feet (325 m). There are a good set of bridleways in the area, many with gravelly surfaces suitable for gravel or touring bikes. The summit ridge path is particularly good, with amazing views of the Mendips and north towards Bristol.

The maze of footpaths across Burrington Ham are great to explore. The mix of short limestone grassland, scrub and Bracon create an interesting habitat rich in birds, animals and plants.

At 325m high this is the highest point in the Mendips. It's a great summit with an ancient tumuli and trig point at the top. The ridge line trail stretching to the west from the summit offers wonderful fast running with awesome views in all directions. You can link the summit on a run from Cheddar, Burrington Combe or one of the local towns or villages.

Just a bit of information about the car park which gains access to the SSSI area. It is a decent size rough gravel car park with no facilities. It is also deal for hiking up Beacon Batch.

Black Down Hill or Beacons Batch is the highest hill in the Mendip Hills at 325m, Somerset, in south-western England. Black Down lies just a few miles eastward of the Bristol Channel at Weston-super-Mare, and provides a view over the Chew Valley. It has a trig pointed summit and is a UK designated Marilyn with a prominence of over 150m.

This popular cavern is set into limestone rock and is particularly beginner friendly. You can find some hand railings inside to help you, dating back from the early 20th century when it was being (unsuccessfully) turned into a show cave like the other Mendip caves of Wookey and Cheddar. Goatchurch is a popular cave for beginners and school trips thanks to its general ease and its two entrances. Access is free, however, caving can be dangerous and you shouldn't attempt it without a capable guide if you're new to caving. This cave is considered relatively straightforward but still has technical areas, tight squeezes and shouldn't be undertaken lightly.

Burrington Ham, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), is part of the largest area of common land in the AONB. As well as specialised limestone grassland and wildflowers, Burrington Ham features dramatic rocky outcrops with panoramic views of Blagdon Lake, Black Down and the Bristol Channel. You will often find cattle freely roaming around this site so please take extra care with dogs on leads.