TECHNICAL NOTES:

Length: 8 miles

Surface: Moderate

Difficulty: Medium

Total Ascent: 958 feet

This is a perfect walk for a chilly autumn day, through woodlands to protect you from the rain. You will have plenty of things to see and take pictures. It is impossible to be bored on this walk.

Our walk starts up to the wooded range forming the boundary between Wiltshire and Somerset, with the dominant local landmark Alfred’s Tower, a folly, on top of it. From there we drop down through enchanting woods to the heart of the Stourhead Estate at the source of the River Stour, with its breath-taking 18th century landscaped garden with lakeside walks, grottoes and classical temples.

We then circle back past the large Palladian mansion with views, then through a U-shaped grassy valley (by the source of the River Stour) and up through hanging woods to continue high above the Bruce Valley with fine far views across the South Somerset landscape.

INCLUDED:

- Return travel on a rented coach

- Guided walk by a certified Hills and Moorlands Leader

- Free drinks on board

TRANSPORT

We will travel in a coach.

No waiting for delayed trains in the cold, or running for the train. How luxurious!

1 or 2 service station stops each way

MEETING POINT

Black's Rd

Hammersmith

London W6 9DT

COMMUNICATION

A WhatsApp group will be set up a few days before the trip where the final details will be given to you. 

WHAT TO BRING

Waterproof jacket

Good walking shoes

Warm layers so you can easily adjust your temperature

Backpack for your things

Packed lunch