The morning mist lifts off the Somerset Levels in layers, and you can hear the cattle moving in the fields long before you see them.
Buttles Farm takes tents, campervans and caravans, so it works whether you're touring through the West Country in a van or under canvas with the kids. You're in proper Somerset farming country here — the sort of place where the landscape is flat and wide, cut through with rhynes and dotted with willows, and the light seems to go on forever. It's a good base for exploring the Levels, the Mendips beyond, or heading into Wells and Glastonbury when you fancy a change from the quiet.
There are toilets and showers onsite, and it's worth checking about campfires when you arrive if that's part of your plan. This is a working farm site, so expect a low-key, rural feel — nothing fancy, just grass pitches and proper countryside all around.
13 routes found via OpenStreetMap
Meanders through Taunton's historic town centre on paved streets and pavements, entirely flat and perfect for buggies and families. Dogs welcome on leads. Passes Georgian architecture, the medieval castle, Victorian market hall and canal basin – a gentle introduction to Somerset's county town with interpretation boards explaining key buildings. Ideal for a rainy-day cultural wander combined with café stops.
Follows an ancient Saxon herepath (army road) through rolling Somerset countryside with moderate climbs and uneven, potentially muddy sections unsuitable for buggies. Dogs welcome on this rural trail. Families with older children who can handle steady inclines will enjoy the historical angle—tracing a route once used by medieval armies—plus peaceful farmland views and glimpses of the Blackdown Hills. Wear sturdy boots as field paths can be boggy after rain.
Winds through rolling Somerset countryside with moderate climbs and descents across farmland, woodland and historic villages. Generally suitable for older children used to longer distances, but uneven ground and stiles make it tricky for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. The varied landscapes, peaceful rural character and glimpses of the Blackdown Hills make this a rewarding day out for walkers seeking traditional English countryside away from crowds.
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