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Activities
Activities In Somerset
Walking
Cycling
Angling
Horse Riding
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Walking
Why not take a Family walk on Exmoor above Wimbleball Lake…
Walk in the footsteps of King Arthur, Lorna Doone or Coleridge . 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!
Somerset has 5 ranges of hills, each boasting magnificent views across the county. 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'.
Popular Walks…
Dunster Tall Trees Trail - Walk among giants and explore magnificent woodland areas. Following the discovery in 2009 of England's Tallest Tree in Dunster Forest, Exmoor, the Crown Estate has launched a brand new tall trees trail.
Stop Line Heritage Trail - A 5 mile stretch from Ilminster to Chard along the Stop Line Way. Following part of the defences built to prevent a Nazi German invasion, the trail includes new interpretation boards and historical sites of interest.
The Strawberry Line - The Strawberry Line Heritage Trail is an eight mile trail providing easy level access for walkers, cyclists and wheelchair users through the heart of North Somerset.
The line was part of the Great Western Railway and originally completed in 1869.
It takes its name from the famous Cheddar strawberries which used to be carried along the route. The route also became an important line for passengers, dairy produce and stone from Mendip quarries.
The line was busy for nearly a century until its closure in 1965 but since then has been turned into a Local Nature Reserve. This reserve protects a wide variety of wildlife habitats from ponds and wetlands to limestone grassland and dense scrub.
For More Information:
Discover a wide variety of walks & talks throughout Somerset: -
- Exmoor National Park
- Blackdown Hills Events Calendar
- Ramblers Association
- RSPB Guided Walks
- Somerset Walking Club
- The Somerset Wildlife Trusts
- BBC Breathing Places (walks)
The Quantock Hills AONB Service runs a number of events throughout the year based on the Quantock Hills. These events include walks looking at the special animals and birds of the hills or the wonderful history from the fossil beach at Kilve to the ancient hill forts on the hill tops.
Cycling
For a gentle cycling holiday, the Somerset Levels and Moors, provide a beautiful, rustic landscape; criss-crossed with small dykes or 'rhynes' and dotted with picturesque villages and towns.
For those who like more of a challenge, there are the varied ranges of hills and forests such as the Mendips, the Quantocks, Exmoor and the Forest of Avon Community Forest - come and explore some of the best mountain bike trails in the country!
For easy and safe cycle routes around towns across Somerset, check out the Moving Forward website.
Angling
Somerset offers a huge range of superb Fishing Waters, whether your passion is coarse, game or sea fishing you will not be disappointed here!
Try the King Sedgemoor Drain, Huntspill River and the River Axe for good weights of Bream, Tench and silver fish. If you're after large Carp then Combwich Ponds, Durleigh reservoir and the River Axe amongst others offer Carp up to 35lbs. If Pike fishing is your thing then the River Brue, River Tone and King Sedgemoor Drain have specimens up to 30lbs.
If you prefer game fishing be sure to visit Blagdon Reservoir for top quality Trout fishing or visit Exmoor for some excellent wild Salmon and Trout fishing on the River Barle and River Exe.
Sea fishing in the Bristol Channel gives you the option to catch a wide selection of fish including Flounder, Bass and Conger. Hire a boat out with local fisherman, or fish from the sea front at Minehead, Weston-super-Mare or Burnham-on-Sea.
For everything you need to know about fishing in the West Country please try the 'Get Hooked' website.
Horse Riding
Somerset has some perfect terrain for you and your horse. We can offer you great routes, accommodation and facilities to make your equine holiday a memorable one.
Enjoy the stunning scenery as you give your horse the exercise it needs be it gentle or challenging, then relax and enjoy a great evening, knowing your horse is being well cared for.
Riding Routes
There are 6 self guided riding routes from 4 - 9 miles long in the beautiful countryside of South Somerset:
1. Corton Denham Ridge Ride (PDF available from Visit Somerset)
2. Limington Level Loop (PDF available from Visit Somerset)
3. Neroche - Staple Fitzpaine Herepath (PDF available from Visit Somerset)
4. Poyntington Hill Ridge Ride (PDF available from Visit Somerset)
5. Wambrook Wander (PDF available from Visit Somerset)
6. Willows & Wetlands Ride (PDF available from Visit Somerset)
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