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Mendip Hills National Landscape

The Mendip Hills National Landscape is one of England’s most special places – the limestone Mendip Hills with the lakes of the Chew Valley is a stunning landscape of steep slopes and undulating plateau punctuated by spectacular gorges and rocky outcrops. On the hilltops there are hundreds of ancient monuments, whilst on steeper slopes flower rich grasslands and wooded combes offer varied habitats for a wide variety of wildlife.

RESPECT - PROTECT - ENJOY
Sections of our routes travel through wildlife friendly areas. Please be aware of this and know your Countryside Code and adventure responsibly
• Leave gates and property as you find them and keep to paths
• Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home
• Keep dogs under effective control
• Be considerate of locals and others enjoying the outdoors
• Follow advice and local signs
mendiphills-nl.org.uk/

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planned a hike

May 19, 2025

Time

1h20m

Distance

4.18km

Speed

3.1km/h

Ascent

70m

Descent

70m
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planned a hike

December 9, 2024

Time

2h04m

Distance

6.34km

Speed

3.1km/h

Ascent

90m

Descent

90m
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planned a hike

December 9, 2024

Time

2h28m

Distance

7.60km

Speed

3.1km/h

Ascent

100m

Descent

100m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

planned a hike

April 29, 2021

Time

1h36m

Distance

3.60km

Speed

2.2km/h

Ascent

160m

Descent

160m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

April 29, 2021

This walk is an alternative to the traditional Cheddar Gorge walk. It'll take you off the beaten track and through Mascall's Wood Nature Reserve as you enjoy views looking back along the Mendip South facing ridge. You'll follow the West Mendip Way to Mascall's Wood before heading uphill to join part

planned a hike

April 28, 2021

Time

1h59m

Distance

4.79km

Speed

2.4km/h

Ascent

140m

Descent

140m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

April 29, 2021

Starting at the Queens Arms Pub or close by, this walk starting in the tucked away village of Bleadon will take you on a short but steep climb up through the beautiful Hellenge Hill Nature Reserve. This site managed by Avon Wildlife Trust is a haven for wildlife. You'll enjoy panoramic views of the levels

planned a hike

April 28, 2021

Time

1h34m

Distance

3.92km

Speed

2.5km/h

Ascent

90m

Descent

90m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

April 28, 2021

The Black Holes of Burrington will show you one of the Mendip Hills most exciting special qualities - the Mendip Caves! On this short hike you will see the entrances of 6 caves if you can find them! Some are obvious and easy to find and others might be trickier. The walk starts in the finest places to

planned a hike

April 28, 2021

Time

2h16m

Distance

5.13km

Speed

2.3km/h

Ascent

210m

Descent

210m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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April 28, 2021

Starting at Ebbor Gorge National Nature Reserve car park - This hike takes you up through the magnificent Ebbor Gorge once the site of the old river Axe full to the brim with secret nooks and hidden gems to explore. Take extra care as the climb up through the gorge is technical and requires sure footedness

planned a hike

April 28, 2021

Time

3h04m

Distance

8.29km

Speed

2.7km/h

Ascent

70m

Descent

70m
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planned a hike

April 19, 2021

Time

2h40m

Distance

9.24km

Speed

3.5km/h

Ascent

250m

Descent

250m
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April 6, 2021

Rowberrow Warren, Black Down and Dolebury Warren Iron Age Hill Fort

Time

2h41m

Distance

9.23km

Speed

3.5km/h

Ascent

220m

Descent

230m
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