Wavering Down Trig Point – Hellenge Hill loop from Shipham

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Wavering Down Trig Point – Hellenge Hill loop from Shipham

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Wavering Down Trig Point – Hellenge Hill loop from Shipham

03:56

32.3km

800m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Mendip Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.66 km

Bridge on the West Mendip Way

Highlight • Forest

Watch your steps out as the entrance & exit can get very muddy!

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4.76 km

King John's Hunting Lodge, Axbridge

Highlight • Monument

Worth a quick stop if you're heading down the Strawberry Line to the sea or to Cheddar.

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6.70 km

Rose Wood

Forest

7.66 km

King's Wood

Forest

9.00 km

Wavering Down Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

Wavering Down at 211 m has a trig point and epic views of the Mendip Hills. The ridge between Crook Peak and the top of Winscombe Hill is a brilliant run in either direction.

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14.0 km

West Mendip Way on Loxton Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The West Mendip Way long distance trail climbs Loxton Hill towards Bleadon Hill. The views across the Somerset Levels and over the M5 are huge.

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18.5 km

Hellenge Hill

Highlight • Natural

With fantastic views and managed by Avon Wildlife Trust - The calcareous grassland of Hellenge Hill supports rare plants such as honewort and Somerset hair-grass which are only found on …

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19.4 km

A friendly 16th century country pub. Run by Butcombe Brewery, the beer is excellent and they also serve great food.

The Queens Arms is on the Butcombe Trail, a 47 mile (75 km) circular pub crawl around the Mendip Hills.

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32.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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