Mendip Ski Camp

Samaritans Way South West

Spans 166km across Somerset and Wiltshire, linking Wells Cathedral to Salisbury Cathedral with varied terrain including gentle river valleys, modest climbs over chalk downs, and several steady ascents through agricultural land. Not suitable for buggies or very young children due to length, stiles, and remote sections, though individual day-stage portions work for older kids with stamina. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers exceptional cathedral architecture at both ends, quintessential

The Mendip Trail

Traverses the limestone ridge of the Mendip Hills with rolling terrain and moderate climbs—expect some steep sections around Cheddar Gorge and Burrington Combe. Suitable for older children with stamina but not buggy-friendly due to stiles, rocky paths and uneven ground. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near grazing livestock, which is common throughout. Rewards walkers with stunning views across Somerset, ancient woodlands, dramatic gorges, and classic Mendip landscape dotted with stone villages a

The Butcombe Trail

Loops through 74km of North Somerset countryside with gentle rolling hills and moderate inclines across farmland, woodlands and historic villages between Blagdon Lake and the coast. The full route requires multiple days and good navigation skills, but individual sections work brilliantly for families seeking shorter countryside rambles on well-defined paths. Dogs welcome throughout. The trail showcases quintessential Somerset scenery—limestone gorges, ancient field systems, and classic market to

West Mendip Way

Hutton Millenium Walk