May 2024

This gentle walk will take you through the beautiful Quantock countryside. You will learn about the Pagan history and mythology of the hills. You will be taken to Lady's Fountain where we will perform a Dryad Beltane Blessing. You will have the chance to enjoy some Dryad Gin and see

On this walk will visit some of the best preserved prehistoric archaeological features on the Quantock Hills, exploring some of their rich folklore and mythology, and what they reveal about pre-Christian beliefs in this area. How did the mysterious Dead Woman’s Ditch come to be so named? What does Lady’s Fountain reveal about sacred pagan sites and the coming of Christianity? And why do the folk tales associated with Dowsborough Hillfort suggest a link to Norse mythology? This gentle walk will take you through the beautiful Quantock countryside. You will learn about the Pagan history and mythology of the hills. You will be taken to Lady's Fountain where we will perform a Dryad Beltane Blessing. You will have the chance to enjoy some Dryad Gin and see Lady's Fountain a spring it is situated nearby to the deciduous forests Robin Upright's Hill and Lady's Wood. This walk is for over 18s only. We would rather you didnt bring your dog as not everyone loves dogs and we want to make this walk as inclusive as possible. The terrain is stoney. The May Beltane is a celebration of the time of light and growth to come. It also traditionally marks a planting season. Beltane translates to bright fire, it was a time for communities to come together and relates to Celtic Sun god, well rituals used to be common practice around this time. LOCATION Dead Womans Ditch Meeting Point Car Park, TA4 4AP