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Great view and well worth the slightly steep muddy ascent.

This is a really enjoyable ride but the bike gates are a pain with straight handlebars.

This really is such a stunning area of woodland, and it is truly worth a visit. Personally (just my preference), I would avoid summer at all costs! The pub is heaving, there (can be) fights over the car park 😳🙈... Plus, it is surprisingly hilly! Although the hills do reward you with gorgeous views, it's something to bear in mind with hot weather. Plus, I just think woodland has such a stunning atmosphere in Autumn 🍂. Whenever you choose to go, I am sure you'll love it. Some of the paths are quite rocky & steep, so just another thing to bear in mind - but certainly don't be put off!

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.

Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre Unfortunately only open on Saturdays in summer. Current information: https://sandfordstation.co.uk/

Platform facility - now pedestrian zone

Next to the large halls and buildings of "Thatchers Cider" (https://www.thatcherscider.co.uk/) is the "Railway Inn". Ideal for a rest stop on the Strawberry Line.

The Swan Inn is a Butcombe Brewery pub in the Mendip Hills AONB. It's a 17th century listed building serving good food and drinks. They also have rooms if you want to stay for longer. The Swan is on the Butcombe Trail, a 47 mile (75 km) circular pub crawl around the Mendip Hills.