Photo from John Evans with thanks
Celebrating the Club’s 60th Anniversary
Distances given are approximate. Leaders have discretion to vary routes according to conditions on the day. Picnic lunches should be carried on full day walks and water on all walks.
BOOKING WALKS: Booking a place with the walk leader by the Saturday evening is required. This is helpful if changes are needed because of weather, or other unforeseen circumstances.
DOGS ON WALKS: Dogs may not be brought on walks.
Printable Leaders Risk Assessment Form
Walking Programme December 2025
Click here for a printable version of the autumn/winter programme
| The Somerset Walking Club Constitution Item 16: Neither the Club nor any individual member thereof shall be held responsible for any loss or injury sustained by a member or guest arising from participation in Club activities. A copy of the Club Advice on Walking Safely is available on the website or from the Secretary. |
| Sunday 7 December 10:00 A LOWLAND WALK AROUND UPLOWMAN AND WHITNAGE, returning along the canal from Sampford Peverell. Leader Sue Hay (07909 970833). Meet at Halberton Canal CP (GR.ST007133). 9 ½ miles on paths and quiet lanes. Moderate pace with some hills. May be muddy in places. |
| Sunday 14 December 10:30 HIDON MILL, MOUNT PLEASANT & APPLEHAYES. Leader Steve Richards (01823 680912/ 07854876344). Meet at Clayhidon VH, Battle Street (GR.164143, PC. EX15 3PL). 5 miles, leisurely pace, undulating. |
| Sunday 21 December 10:00 A RAMBLE AROUND ROADWATER. Leaders Cherry & John (01984 641052). Meet at The Leat House by Roadwater Farm (GR.035388). About 10 miles – bound to be some hills, but there will be tea and mince pies at the end! |
Walking Programme January – April 2026
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| Thursday 1 January 10:30 FANCY A NEW YEAR DIP? Blue Anchor, Withycombe, Carhampton. Leaders Cherry & John (01984 641052). Meet on Blue Anchor sea front, near Home Farm (GR.030435; PC TA24 6JT), roadside parking. 10 miles. Muddy with some hills. Moderate pace. |
| Sunday 4 January 10:00 BURTON PYNSENT MONUMENT. Leader Margaret Palmer (01823 337570). Meet at Curry Rival CP (GR.ST392253; PC. TA10 0HE). 6 miles, level, moderate pace. |
| Sunday 11 January 10:00 CAT’S ASH AND HAYDEN WOOD. Leader Margaret Palmer (01823 337570). Meet at Croft Way CP, Wiveliscombe (GR.ST081278; PC TA4 2BF). 5 ½ miles, hilly, moderate pace. |
| Sunday 18 January 10:00 CROWN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CIRCULAR via Cheddon Fitzpaine and Hestercombe House. Leader Ann Hudson (07725 762566). Meet at Crown Industrial Estate, Venture Way, Taunton, roadside parking. (GR.243260; Postcode TA2 8QY). 10 miles, some hills, lanes, fields, footpaths. Moderate pace. |
| Sunday 25 January 10:00 SILVER STREET AND BLACKWATER. Leader Margaret Palmer (01823 337570). Meet at Castle Neroche nature trail CP (GR.ST274157; PC TA20 3LF) 5 ½ miles, hilly, muddy, moderate pace |
| Sunday 1 February 10:30 DULVERTON AND THE EXE VALLEY. Leaders Cherry & John (01984 641052). Meet in Dulverton Exmoor House CP (GR. 913279; PC TA22 9HL). 9-10 miles with a couple of steep climbs and plenty of mud. Moderate pace. |
| Sunday 8 February 10:30 TO AISHOLT & BACK. Leader Steve Richards (01823 680912 or 07854876344). Meet at Lydeard Hill CP (GR.181338; PC TA4 3DY). 5 ½ miles, leisurely pace, one long but gentle hill. |
| Sunday 15 February 10:30 PLAINSFIELD, TRISCOMBE STONE, LOWER AISHOLT. Leaders Brian & Esme (07939 904499). Meet at Hawkridge Reservoir parking area (GR.206360; TA51AL). 9 miles, a couple of hills, moderate pace. |
| Sunday 22 February 10:30 CANNINGTON TO BLACKMORE FARM CIRCULAR. Leader Anna Morris (01278 651080 or 07833 025650). Meet at telephone box in Cannington (GR.ST258395; PC TA52HD). 5 miles, easy walking with small undulations, gentle pace. Café with hot drinks available. |
| Sunday 1 March 10:30 LYDEARD ST LAWRENCE CIRCULAR VIA LOWER VEXFORD/TOLLAND. Leader Ann Hudson (07725 762566). Meet by school (GR.128323; Postcode TA4 3SF), roadside parking. 9 ½ miles, some hills, lanes, fields and footpaths. Moderate pace. |
| Sunday 8 March 10:30 BRADFORD-ON-TONE CIRCULAR along River Tone and via Hillfarrance. Leader Anne Elliott-Day (07913 775283). Meet in Bradford-on-Tone (GR.172229; PC TA4 1HF), street parking. About 5 miles, leisurely pace. |
| Sunday 15 March 10:00 RADDINGTON, HUISH CLEEVE AND WATERROW. Leader Margaret Palmer (01823 337570). Meet at Venn Cross lay-by, S. side of Bampton Road (GR.ST035246; PC TA4 2BB) 11 ½ miles, hilly, muddy, moderate pace. |
| Sunday 22 March 10:30 CIRCULAR WALK FROM LANGFORD BUDVILLE crossing Langford Heathfield, then Poleshill, Kittiford and Wellisford. Leaders Tony & Joy (07951 348299). Meet in the lower CP, Langford Budville Jubilee Hall, Ritherdons Lane (GR.108230; Postcode TA21 0RL) – £1 donation. 7 miles on footpaths and lanes, total ascent 690 ft. Snack/drink stop half way. |
| Sunday 29 March 10:30 THURLBEAR TO CASTLE NEROCHE. Leaders Jenny & Peter Snowden (07741 483638). Meet at Thurlbear C of E School CP (GR.ST265213; Postcode TA3 5BW). 9 miles. Initial ascent of 260m on the East Deane Way, returning by fields, wood and lanes. Moderate pace. |
| Sunday 5 April (Easter) 10:30 A QUANTOCK MEANDER. Hodders, Stert, Paradise, Long, Greenway, Pardlestone, Long Stone, Lady’s Edge. Leader Annabel Campbell (contact Cherry on 01984 641052 to book) Meet at Holford Bowling Green CP (GR.ST154410; TA5 1RY). 10 Miles. Hilly, stream crossings, moderate pace. |
| Sunday 12 April 10:30 STOGUMBER CIRCULAR via Monksilver and Combe Sydenham. Leader Ann Hudson (07725 762566). Meet at Stogumber Village CP (GR.100371; Postcode TA4 3TG). 10 ½ miles, hilly moderate pace |
| Sunday 19 April 10:30 MILLHAYES, BROADHAYES, DALWOOD & HORNER HILL. Leader Steve Richards (01823 680912/ 07854876344). Meet at Stockland VH CP, donation pls (GR.245045; PC. EX14 9EF). 8 miles, leisurely pace, undulating. Bring picnic lunch. |
| Sunday 26 April 10:00 PORLOCK PILGRIM’S TRAIL PART 1, Porlock to Oare, visiting 4 churches. Leaders Cherry & John (01984 641052) Meet in Malmsmead NT CP, fee for non-members. (GR.792478; PC EX35 6NU). 9 miles, linear walk with car shuttle. Hilly in places, moderate pace. |
| The Somerset Walking Club Constitution Item 16: Neither the Club nor any individual member thereof shall be held responsible for any loss or injury sustained by a member or guest arising from participation in Club activities. A copy of the Club Advice on Walking Safely is available on the website or from the Secretary. |
The Somerset Walking Club Constitution Item 16: Neither the Club nor any individual member thereof shall be held responsible for any loss or injury sustained by a member or guest arising from participation in Club activities. A copy of the Club Advice on Walking Safely is available on the website or from the Secretary.
Celia Tickner 2025
Somerset Walking Club 