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Mendip Hills National Landscape planned a hike
March 22, 2021
Stage 3: Wookey Hole to Shepton Mallet — the Mendip Way
Moderate
04:22
15.9km
3.6km/h
290m
200m
Overview
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Waypoints
A
Start point
1
566 m
Wookey Hole Caves
Highlight • Natural Monument
Wookey Hole Caves are a series of limestone caverns that have been used by humans for around 45,000 years. Billed as one of the most impressive and largest show caves …
Tip by
2
3.02 km
Old Lime Kilns
Highlight • Historical Site
These old lime kilns once burned the limestone from the neighbouring quarry, reducing it to quicklime. These types of kilns are scattered abundantly about the south west and make for …
Tip by
3
5.34 km
Wells Cathedral
Highlight • Religious Site
Built from honey-coloured stone between 1176 and 1450, Wells Cathedral is an intricaticate example of Gothic architecture. It has been called "unquestionably one of the most beautiful" and "most poetic" …
Tip by
4
5.76 km
The Bishop's Palace, Wells
Highlight • Historical Site
The stunning Bishop's Palace has been the home of the Bishops of the Diocese of Bath and Wells for more than 800 years. Construction began around 1210 and continued into …
Tip by
5
12.8 km
Somerset and Dorset Railway Viaduct, Ham Woods
Highlight • Structure
Take the route that goes over the top of the viaduct much easier.
Tip by
B
15.9 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.9 km
1.86 km
1.53 km
502 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
10.8 km
2.69 km
980 m
630 m
< 100 m
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Highest point (210 m)
Lowest point (50 m)
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