Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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3.64 km

The Lamb, Axbridge

The Lamb is a traditional roadside country pub, hotel and restaurant opposite the Tudor King John's Hunting Lodge museum in Axbridge. The Lamb was built in 1480 and serves great …

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7.27 km

Wavering Down Trig Point

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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17.6 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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31.4 km

The Swan Inn

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 …

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33.3 km

Dolebury Warren Iron Age Hill Fort

Dolebury Warren is the site of an Iron Age hill fort and was also occupied during the Roman period. Today the site still has many earthworks to explore and bands …

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36.4 km

Black Down Summit (Beacon Batch)

Black Down is the highest area in the Mendips, the summit Beacon Batch stands at 325m offering great views north towards Bristol and south over Cheddar and the Mendips.

The …

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40.9 km

Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve

The well-marked trail follows the bottom of the valley which has had a connection with lead mining since pre-Roman times, and along the way you can take a look inside …

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47.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

13.0 km

8.37 km

7.92 km

1.75 km

1.19 km

614 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

11.3 km

10.2 km

7.71 km

2.93 km

2.84 km

Elevation

Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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The Butcombe Trail western end loop from Cheddar — Mendip Hills

The Lamb, Axbridge

Wavering Down Trig Point

Queens Arms

The Swan Inn

Dolebury Warren Iron Age Hill Fort

Black Down Summit (Beacon Batch)

Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve

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