![]() ![]() For free entertainment, head up to the hilltop walk, where a challenging 4 mile walk rewards trekkers with breathtaking views.Įbbor Gorge is a limestone gorge that was donated to the National Trust in the 60s and is now managed by Natural England. Found back in 1903, ‘Cheddar Man’ is estimated to be around 9000 years old. Below ground, The Cheddar Caves (which you can pay to visit) are famous for being the site of Britain’s oldest complete human skeleton. Gouged out of the Mendips, ragged cliffs, spectacular rock formations and dramatic caverns characterise the landscape here. Dunkery Beacon Exmoor Somerset Dunkery Beacon Exmoor Somerset Go hiking at Cheddar Gorgeģ miles long and 122m deep, Cheddar Gorge is Britain’s biggest gorge and a spectacular natural sight. There are of course longer walks, like this triangular one if you want something more challenging. On a clear day, you can spot Brecon Beacons’ highest peak, Pen-y-Fan in the distance. If you like ‘claiming peaks’ or are looking for an exciting, gentle walk that small children will be able to do then, somewhat surprisingly, Somerset and Exmoor’s highest point (519m) is for you! Dunkery Beacon is a gentle 1 mile hike from the Dunkery Gate car park that shouldn’t take longer than an hour to complete Rugged and rural, it offers fantastic views all the way out to the Bristol Channel over the surrounding moorland. Bruton Dovecote Bruton Dovecote Summit Somerset’s highest peak, Dunkery Beacon It’s just a short walk from here to Hauser and Wirth Somerset, or the delights of Bruton. There’s some lovely views over Bruton from the top, a playground down below if you have kids in tow. This dovecot in Bruton is an easy climb, although you may have to deal with some stubborn (but chilled) cows, depending on whether you take the countryside route or the road from town. Somerset has really nailed the tower on top-of-tor combo. ![]() Glastonbury Tor and views Glastonbury Crystal shops Glastonbury Town Glastonbury Tor Glastonbury Tor Walk up to Bruton Dovecote Once you’ve taken in the town, stroll your way over to the iconic Glastonbury Tor. There’s also a mural trail featuring 48 artworks dotted around the town – download the map for free here. Peruse the plethora of crystal shops, be cheered by the hippy fashion (and vagina bags!), indulge your witchy side, and keep your peepers peeled for wandering wizards and bonkers goings-on. Mystical folklore swirls at the heart of this town and has seeped into almost every orifice, making it one of the most fascinating free days out in Somerset. When the levels flood or the moors are covered in mist, it’s easy to imagine what it might have looked like in days of yore – quite the photo op! Parking can be found at a National Trust car park at the base of the hill.įor a weird, wonderful and eclectic day out, Glastonbury doesn’t fail to disappoint. ![]() Not to be confused with the above very similar sounding hill! Not dissimilar to Glastonbury Tor (which you can spot from the top), Burrow Mump is a prominent hill in an otherwise flat landscape, topped with a ruined, medieval church.Ĭenturies ago, it’s said that Alfred the Great used the Mump as a lookout for marauding Danes, when the Somerset Levels were a vast, marshy sea and this natural knoll was an island. View from top of Burrow Hill Somerset Burrow Hill Somserset On top of Burrow Hill Somerset Clamber up Burrow Mump You’re right next to the Burrow Hill Cider Farm here, which runs food, drink and free circus performance pop-ups in its lovely orchards throughout the summer, so worth checking ahead to see if one might coincide with your visit. While the hill might be on the small side (a bonus if you have young kids with you, or if you’re not into hiking!), its views are mighty. A single tree stands atop the humped hillock, which is an easy – if steep – climb from the grassy car park below. Free iconic views Climb Burrow Hill, Kingsbury Episcopiįor mesmerising, uninterrupted, 360 degree views across miles of Somerset, it’s hard to beat Burrow Hill. ![]()
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