브리지워터 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Best time when less dog walkers.

This stone circle was made within the last hundred years from ancient saddle stones and a large lump of granite found on Huntstile Farm. The good news is that it's officially sanctioned by the druids. It stands at the top of the hill above the organic farm with woodland to the north and great views in all other directions.

Huntstile Organic farm in Goathurst has a great little café as well as B&B, self catering, camping and glamping. The café is normally open 10:00 15:00 but is currently (July 2022) closed on Thurs and Fri. They also have pizza nights. Call 01278 662358 to check hours.

Bell very useful here

Several cafes in the area for refreshment and some interesting historical sites around the docks

Bridgwater hasn't got its name for no reason. This thriving town has both the River Parrett and the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal winding through its heart. The canal is particularly lovely, with vibrant banks, old brick bridges and peaceful vistas. At only 14.5 miles (23.3 km) long, the canal links Bridgwater to Taunton and you can walk the entirety. This portion in Bridgwater makes for a lovely stroll and is part of the Samaritans Way South West footpath.

‘Clyce’ or ‘clyse’ is a regional word for sluice and you’ll find many if you walk along the River Parrett. The Somerset Levels is reclaimed land and barely above sea level, resulting in a sprawling wetland area. The water management of the Levels has been going for hundreds, if not thousands of years and sluices are an important part of controlling the run-off from the rivers. Many of the clyces you’ll find have been in place for a considerable amount of time and are a fascinating part of the local history. New ones are still built today.

While the River Parrett is tidal all the way up to Oath, further inland, Dunball is the first point at which mudflats are particularly evident. When the tide is low, the mud here is filled with birds, hunting around for snacks. Dunball is also a working dockyard, the last on the River Parrett. It’s evidence of this river’s industrial past and the docks can be clearly seen from the River Parrett Trail on the southern bank.