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Walking in Somerset
Walk in the footsteps of King Arthur, Lorna Doone or Coleridge - also associated with the Poets Way footpath between Clevedon and Portishead. Whether you want a short gentle ramble or a long hike, a walk in the countryside or by the coast, the county of Somerset has it all!
There are five ranges of hills giving magnificent views across the county and on the Somerset Levels and Moors walkers can see the wildlife of the Wetlands, which are drained by an ingenious system of small canals or 'rhynes'.
Signposted or part-signposted walks
South West Coast Path
630 miles of superb coastal walking - from Minehead on the edge of the Exmoor National Park to the shores of Poole Harbour in Dorset.
The Coleridge Way
A beautiful walking route in Somerset, following the footsteps of the Romatic Poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge
The Parrett Trail
The River Parrett Trail can be enjoyed as a 50 mile hike over 3 or 4 days or as a series of shorter walks exploring some of lowland England's most beautiful, intriguing but also fragile countryside.
North Somerset Family Explorer
A new leaflet with 10 walking and cycling routes suitable for families in North Somerset is available in Pdf. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader...
The Strawberry Line
The Strawberry Line is a network of safe paths for walkers, cyclists, families and residents alike to enjoy, running along a converted old railway line from Clevedon to Cranmore...
The Leland Trail
The Leland Trail is a 28 mile regional footpath route through South Somerset, from Alfred's Tower to Ham Hill in seven stages.
The Liberty Trail
This 28 mile route stretches across the hills and vales from Ham Hill to Lyme Regis on Dorset's coastline. The trail marks the story of 6 dissenters who joined the Monmouth Rebellion in 1685.
Macmillan Way West
A 102 mile, fully waymarked branch path leaving the main path at Castle Cary in Somerset and heading across the Somerset Levels, the Quantocks and Exmoor.
The Quantock Greenway
5 circular walks ranging from 2.5 miles to 6 miles which enable the user to discover intimate Quantock Villages and farmed landscapes.
Gordano Round
A series of fully illustrated walks around Gordano Valley.
Leaflet can be obtained from North Somerset Council, Somerset House, tel: 01275 884292 (cost £3.99)
There are also some "all ability trails" suitable for the disabled visitor - ask a local Tourist Information Centre for details.
Useful links
Maps & Leaflets
Somerset has over 9,000 rights of way totalling 3,750 miles (6,034 km) and 826Km in North Somerset. The use of these public paths is a free resource that anyone can enjoy.
Public Rights of Way suggested cycle routes, walks and horse rides
