Walking Programmes

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 August 2026

Click here for a printed version of the May – August programme

Sunday 2 August 10:30
OLD PARK, MACKHAM & ABBEY. Leader Steve Richards (01823 680912, 07854876344). Meet at Stentwood Farm Tea Room CP (GR.134099; PC EX14 4RW). 5 miles, undulating, leisurely pace. Refreshments afterwards.
Sunday 9 August 10:00
FYNE COURT CIRCULAR via North Petherton, Thurloxton, Claveshay, Broomfield Common. Leader Ann Hudson (07725 762566). Meet at Fyne Court NT CP – fee for non-members (GR.223320; PC TA5 2EQ). 10 miles, hills, paths, tracks and quiet lanes. Moderate pace.
Sunday 16 August 10:00
CREECH CANAL CIRCUIT. Leaders Joy & Tony (07951 348299). Meet at the canal side CP in Creech St Michael (GR.275254; PC TA3 5TA). A 5-mile walk along the canal towpath to Charlton then Knapp, West Moor and Ham, returning along the river to Creech St Michael. Fairly level, easy going on footpaths and lanes
Sunday 23 August 10:30
QUANTOCKS. Western heathland plateau and wooded escarpment. Leader Annabel Campbell (contact Cherry on 01984 641052 to book). Meet at Crowcombe church rooms CP (GR.ST140365). 10 ¼ miles. Hilly. Good views, moderate pace.
Sunday 30 August 14:00
BURNHAM-ON-SEA CIRCULAR VIA KING CHARLES III COAST PATH AND ALSTONE. Leader Anne Elliott-Day (07913 775283). Meet at the lake Apex Leisure Park, Marine Drive, Burnham-on-Sea – free parking in the park (GR.310482; PC TA8 1NQ. About 5 ½ miles. Easy walking, leisurely pace.

Autumn Walking Programme

September to December – click here for a link to a printable version.

Sunday 6 September
10:30 COAST PATH, WOODLAND AND RIVERS OF EXMOOR. Leaders Cherry & John (01984 641052). Meet at Barna Barrow NT CP, Countisbury (GR.754496; PC EX35 6NE). 10 miles with some seriously steep hills. Moderate pace.
Sunday 13 September 10:30
TO CULMSTOCK BEACON & BACK. Leader Steve Richards (01823 680 912 or 07854876344) Meet at Culmstock VH CP (GR.102140; PC EX15 3HF). 5 miles, with a climb up to the beacon. Leisurely pace, Hill up to Beacon. 5 miles
Sunday 20 September 10:30
QUANTOCK HEATHLANDS, WOODLANDS & COMBES: Dowsborough, Hare Knap, Hurley Beacon, Lord’s Ball. Leader: Annabel Campbell (contact Cherry on 01984 641052 to book)
Meet at Dead Woman’s Ditch CP (GR.ST161382). 9 – 9 ½ miles, some hills and stream crossing. Moderate pace.
Sunday 27 September CLUB WEEKEND TOTNES
Sunday 4 October 10:30
WAYS AND MEANS: FROM A DRAPER TO A POET. Leaders Cherry & John (01984 641052). Meet at Wheddon Cross CP (GR.924388; PC TA24 7DR). 10 miles, hilly with woodland, lanes and moorland.
Sunday 11 October 10.30
BISHOPS LYDEARD CIRCULAR via Ash Priors, Northway, Milverton, Heathfield and Coteford St Luke. Leader Ann Hudson (07725 762566). Meet at the industrial estate by the Brewery – roadside parking (GR.167290; PC TA4 3RU). 12 miles, undulating, along paths and quiet lanes. Moderate pace.
Sunday 18 October

Club AGM at Crowcombe Church House, with two walk options followed by afternoon tea and cake. The meeting will be at 3.00 pm.
11:45 QUANTOCK VIEWS AND WOODLAND. Leaders Cherry & John (01984 641052). Meet at Crowcombe Church House CP (GR.140366; PC TA4 4AA). 8/9 miles moderate pace.
10:00 A MORE LEISURELY OPTION. Leader Margaret Palmer (01823 337570). Meet at Crowcombe Church House CP (GR.140366; PC TA4 4AA). 5 ½ miles one long steady climb. Easy pace
Sunday 25 October 10:00
FYNE COURT CIRCULAR. Leaders Jenny & Pete (07741 483638). Meet at Fyne Court NT Overflow CP (GR.223320; PC TA5 2EQ NT) fee for non-NT members. 6 miles with some hills, moderate pace. Proposed lunch stop on return to Fyne Court.
Sunday 1 November 10:30
STOGUMBER CIRCULAR via Bicknoller, Halsway Post and Crowcombe. Leader Ann Hudson (07725 762566). Meet at Stogumber village CP (GR.100371; PC TA4 3TG). 9 miles, hilly, moderate pace.
Sunday 8 November 10:30
WELLINGTON TO LANGFORD BUDVILLE, route TBC. Leader Anne Elliott-Day (07913 775283). Meet at Wellington Sports Centre (GR.131209; PCTA21 8LL). About 6 miles. Possible refreshment break at White Post Cafe
Sunday 15 November 10:30
CROOK PEAK, KING’S WOOD & WAVERING DOWN. Leaders Brian and Esme (01278 784190)
Meet in the lay-by on Webbington Road, west of Cross (GR.392551; PC BS26 2HN). 9 miles, hilly.
Sunday 22 November 10:30
KINGSTON ST MARY CIRCUIT. Leaders Joy & Tony (07951 348299). Meet at Kingston St Mary Church, Church Lane (GR.223297; PC TA2 8HR) use overflow CP if necessary. 5 ½ miles with 600 ft ascent, on footpaths, tracks and lanes towards Hestercombe, Upper Cheddon and through Tainfield Park. Undulating route with a steady climb at the start.
Sunday 29 November 10:00
WAMBROOK AND COTLEY WASH. Leader Margaret Palmer (01823 337570). Meet at Crowshute CP, westside, Crowshute Link Rd. Chard. (GR.ST321083; PC TA20 2EN). 9 ½ miles, moderate hills, may be muddy. Moderate pace
Sunday 6 December 10:00
MAUNDOWN AND MARSH BALL. Leader Margaret Palmer (01823 337570). Meet at North St. CP, Wiveliscombe (GR.ST080279; PC TA4 2LB). 5 ½ miles, hilly, good views. Easy pace
Sunday 13 December 10:30
KINGSTON ST MARY CIRCULAR via West Monkton, Hestercombe House, Nailsbourne. Leader Ann Hudson (07725 762566). Meet near KSM near primary school (GR.218297; PC TA2 8JH) roadside parking. 8 miles, undulating, moderate pace
Sunday 20 December 10:00
A RAMBLE AROUND ROADWATER. Leaders Cherry & John (01984 641052). Meet at The Leat House by Roadwater Farm (GR.035388; PC TA23 0RF). About 10 miles – bound to be some hills, but there will be tea and mince pies at the end!
Monday 28 December 10:00
CORFE 5 PLUS 5 (FIGURE OF EIGHT). Leader Margaret Palmer (01823 337570). Meet at Corfe church, limited parking (GR.ST232197; PC TA3 7DQ) 5 + 5 miles, fairly level, easy, could be muddy
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.
View to the West of Valley of Rocks: Ian Hart

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