Top Things to do in Somerset
Things to do in Somerset, England: The Best Geologic Formations
Discover the best top things to do in Somerset, United Kingdom including Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Crook Peak, Burrington Combe, Glastonbury Tor, Ebbor Gorge, Brent Knoll Camp, Lollover Hill, Cheddar Gorge, Charterhouse Mining Reserve.
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1. Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Stanley5899 - Taunton, United Kingdom
There's a quiet beauty, a calm and gentle peace about these hills. We often walk from Lydeard Gate, or Crowcombe Gate a bit further North. Easy walking among beautiful combes and hills, loads of tracks and paths to follow, and never more than a few other humans in view. We must have clocked up several hundred miles all told - but we never tire of this wonderful landscape.
2. Crook Peak
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Work2TravelUk
Lots of options for circular walks, amazing views from the peak and well defined paths. Always a good idea to have an OS rather than rely on following logic! Wild ponies and roaming sheep so keep dogs close. Pubs at Cross and Axbridge for sustenance or get a picnic from the co-op in Ax and eat it up there with the view (taking rubbish home to keep it pristine up there)
3. Burrington Combe
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Bristolbabber
Great walk at Burrington Ham off the beaten track in the Mendips. Very small car park. Dogs love it here all those interesting smells not found in the city. Access muddy in wet weather but once on the grass it's fine. Violets, scabious, thyme etc scattered across the grass in spring and summer, blackberries in late summer. Often see buzzards overhead and there are great views from the top of the rocky outcrop. Mostly level walking but no seating areas. No toilets. There is an ice cream van in the summer. Generally pretty deserted but be aware of horse riders and cattle who have been brought in for conservation grazing.
4. Glastonbury Tor
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4.5 based on 2,712 reviews
Reviewed By kareno542 - Madeley, United Kingdom
Always wanted to walk the Tor and it didn’t disappoint amazing views when you get to the top Would recommend the Tor bus in town because there isn’t any parking for this attraction
5. Ebbor Gorge
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4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By KJG780 - Wallingford, United Kingdom
Great walk through the gorge (and view from the top) from Wookey Hole car park. Definitely worth the efffort.
6. Brent Knoll Camp
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By CheekyLondon - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
We parked off road (not much parking available) and walked up the Knoll. It's a bit steep in places and I was glad I was wearing sturdy shoes. Some steps and some slopes. When you get to the top, it's well worth it. On a clear day you can see the Somerset Levels and across to the Bristol Channel. There is a short circular walk around the summit and this is a beautiful walk. In Summer there are lots of wild flowers to see. Allow a couple of hours to do this at a leisurely pace.
7. Lollover Hill
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By 292stevew - Somerton, United Kingdom
Visited Lollover Hill on Friday 22nd February 2019. Has a really good 360 degree view and one of the best in the area. It is a steep climb in places but very worth the effort. Parts of the track are muddy where a tractor has churned the ground so walking boots are strongly recommended. The hill is at Dundon, not Compton Dundon. Park at the church and walk down a short way until you reach a footpath on the right. The path takes you up to the hill.
8. Cheddar Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By RudeRousingRevenge - Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Very picturesque drive thru the gorge. Lots of cafes and stop offs to enjoy. Ample parking and an interesting place to walk around.
9. Charterhouse Mining Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
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