North Somerset Walks

Sandford is part of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and after a wander through woodland and a steep climb, you’re rewarded with wonderful views across this rolling countryside.

Walk information Distance: about 3 miles Difficulty: medium to hard: narrow, rocky paths, a few wooden stiles, a steep climb. Paths can get muddy so wear suitable footwear Duration: about 1.5 hours at a leisurely pace Map: OS 141 Explorer


Sandford is part of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and after a wander through woodland and a steep climb, you’re rewarded with wonderful views across this rolling countryside. Start on Hill Road in Sandford and head up The Batch. Follow the paved path around The Old Bakery. Continue around this house and follow the yellow waymarker to the right, veering uphill towards Batch House. The footpath goes uphill alongside Batch House, becoming a narrow, muddy track. Go through the metal gate and turn left, following the yellow waymarker. For more info and FREE PDF click HERE