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OSM map layer · LineString
51.28, -2.79 · rel 6755802
51.28, -2.79 · rel 6755802
West Mendip Way
47,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Somerset · 51.28°N ·
2.79°W
47,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× Attraction
6× ruins
1× summit
6× cave
2× viewpoint
Explosives Store
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Lime Kiln
ruins ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Sheep Hurdles
Attraction ·
39 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Black Rock
Attraction ·
42 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Wavering Down
summit ·
42 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tyning's Barrows Swallet
cave ·
44 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Market place
Attraction ·
93 m off route
0,0 km
0%
barrow
ruins ·
104 m off route
0,0 km
0%
ROC Post Windscombe
ruins ·
119 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Barton Cave
cave ·
130 m off route
0,0 km
0%
barrow
ruins ·
133 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Rhino Rift
cave ·
149 m off route
0,0 km
0%
barrow
ruins ·
151 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Priddy Green Sink
cave ·
152 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Charterhouse Cave
cave ·
154 m off route
0,0 km
0%
barrow
ruins ·
168 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Castle Rock
viewpoint ·
177 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Wookey Hole Caves And Mill
Attraction ·
185 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gough's Cave
cave ·
188 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Top of the Gorge
viewpoint ·
189 m off route
0,0 km
0%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
West Mendip Way is 47.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, West Mendip Way takes approximately 11h 43min to complete.
No, West Mendip Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
West Mendip Way starts near coordinates 51.2099, -2.6447.
West Mendip Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.