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The Mendip Way Walk

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The beach at Weston-super-Mare
The beach at Weston-super-Mare - © Rachel Mead
The rugged cliffs at Uphill
The rugged cliffs at Uphill - © Rachel Mead
The drystone walls of the Mendip Hills
The drystone walls of the Mendip Hills - © Rachel Mead
The view from Crook Peak
The view from Crook Peak - © Rachel Mead

Walk Details
The Mendip Way is made up of two recognised footpaths, the West Mendip Way and the East Mendip Way.

The route takes you up and over the Mendip Hills taking in Cheddar and the cathedral city of Wells before culminating in the very hip and trendy Frome.

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En-route you’ll be calling in to old mining villages, nature reserves and climbing up a few hills to bask in the sensational views. What is not to love about this Somerset footpath?

Click here to read the full article by Rachel Mead

Carpark: Uphill Village Carpark, Weston-super-Mare BS23 4XP

trainNearest Train (or tube) Station(s):
Weston-super-Mare (2.2m)

Local Information

Glastonbury Hill Farm View details
Queenswood Hotel View details
Bath Tub Cottage View details
Cheddar Mendip Heights - Camping and Caravanning Club Site
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The Crown at Wells, Somerset View details
Archangel View details
OS Map of Weston-super-Mare & Bleadon Hill View details
OS Map of Cheddar Gorge & Mendip Hills West View details
OS Map of Weston-super-Mare View details
OS Map of Shepton Mallet & Mendip Hills East View details
OS Map of Yeovil & Frome View details
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Read the Countryside Code before venturing out
Make sure to take a map and compass, and know how to use them before going into our National Parks #BeAdventureSmart

Tips for New Walkers: click here to download (PDF).

Remember to prepare properly before heading out on any type of walk or outdoor activity. Tell people where you are going and what time you are expected back. As Wainwright says "There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing".