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Poets’ Walk is a little over a mile in length but the area includes a wealth of features, including limestone grassland, woodland, a rich diversity of wildlife, an Iron Age fort, Second World War shelter, and stunning views across the Bristol Channel. The site is managed by North Somerset Council with help from the Friends of Poets’ Walk volunteer group and, thanks to their hard work, some old footpaths have recently been opened up. Poets’ Walk is a tranquil route around Church Hill and Wain’s Hill.

Barrow Gurney is a pretty village close to Barrow tanks, three artificial reservoirs which supply drinking water for Bristol. Public footpaths near the tanks have recently been restored and stiles have been replaced with kissing gates so access to this area is now easier.

A man-made lake in North Somerset is now a beautiful nature reserve with an
abundance of wildlife and habitats.

This circular walk features in the new book Miles More Mendip, by Sue Gearing and Les Davies. From the car park, head towards the village hall entrance.

Hidden within the woods near Wraxall are small stone sculptures waiting to
be discovered by keen-eyed walkers.

A tranquil wilderness on the edge of North
Somerset has been an important spot to local
people for hundreds of years.
Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve has ancient woodland
and is home to many unusual plants and animals.
Whether you want a peaceful walk to remote parts of the woods,
or a short family stroll, there are numerous paths to follow.

Begin the walk at the Grade II-listed Weston-super-Mare train station – opened in 1884 on a new loop which replaced the 1841 branch line. Brunel’s Grade II-listed signal box is in the adjacent car park as a reminder of this previous trackway.

Start at the15th century Holy Trinity Church, in Church Lane. It has a tower typical to the area but the pinnacles weren’t added until 1904.

Begin at the community centre in Keedwell Hill. Take the path that leads across the children’s play area to Keeds Lane.

Claverham, between Yatton and Cleeve, was originally a farming hamlet within the North Somerset levels. It was probably named after
the clover fields which surround the
village.