Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Mendip Hills AONB

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Start point

Parking

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1.78 km

Burrington Ham Viewpoint

Highlight • Parking

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 …

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3.09 km

Beacon Batch summit trig point

Highlight • Viewpoint

This special site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific interest for its valuable wildlife habitats and is a nationally important site for its archaeology from the late Stone …

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4.29 km

Black Down Summit and Wild Ponies

Highlight • Natural

Black Down is the highest area of the Mendip Hills and affords wonderful views across the Bristol Channel into Wales, over Weston-super-Mare, the Chew Valley, the Quantocks and beyond. There …

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5.71 km

Rowberrow Warren

Highlight • Forest

Rowberrow Warren is a beautiful woodland on the edge of Black Down. There are plenty of footpaths through the woodland, which is home to many bird, insect, mammal and fungi …

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8.39 km

Dolebury Warren Iron Age Hill Fort

Highlight • Natural Monument

As part of the nature reserve management there are sheep grazing to protect the rare plants and flowers that the grassland supports. It is important to keep your dog under …

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.97 km

3.03 km

2.81 km

1.01 km

702 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.12 km

3.59 km

1.55 km

799 m

346 m

214 m

Elevation

Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

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Monday 8 December

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Beacon Batch summit trig point

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