A walk in the Quantocks can offer a surprising variety of secenery in such a small area. From farmland to shady combes and the open heathland of the ridge. Within 3hrs all of these aspects can be explored on foot, whilst there is still plenty of scope for more wide-ranging, day long tours.
For linear walks you may need to use public transport. Plan your journey online for all types of public transport with Traveline. For buses only the "Timetable Booklet for the Taunton & West Somerset Area" can be ordered by e-mail from transport@somerset.gov.uk , the Somerset County Council transport department.
- The Coleridge Way - 36 miles, linear
Detailed route plan and photos of this 36 mile walk
- The Parson's Round - 3 miles, circular
From Nether Stowey
Detailed route plan (pdf). Car parking
- Hawkridge Resevoir - 2.7 miles, circular
Includes visit to a restored Lime Kiln
Detailed route plan (pdf) Car parking
- Ramscombe No.1 - 4.5 miles, circular, suitable for mountain bikes
From Ramscombe picnic area or Dead Woman's Ditch
Detailed route plan (pdf).
Car parking - Ramscombe Car parking - Dead Woman's Ditch
Note: there is a barrier on the track to the car park.
This is locked between 10am & 7pm during the summer.
- Cothelstone Hill to Cothelstone Manor - 5.2 miles, circular
Walking boots recommended.
Detailed route plan (pdf) Car Parking
- Manor Farm, Lydeard Hill 7 miles, circular
Walking boots recommended
Detailed route plan (pdf) Car parking
Stowey Walking, has more routes available for download:
https://www.stoweywalking.co.uk/
Following 7 Quantock walking leaflets by courtesy of The Nether Stowey Parish Footpath Group
- Nether Stowey, Friarn & Over Stowey - 4.5 miles, circular
Route plan (pdf) Car parking
- Holford to Nether Stowey - 3.9 miles, linear
Route plan (pdf) Car parking
- Lilstock Harbour & Two Churches - 4.5 miles, circular
Route plan (pdf) Car parking
- Holford, Bicknoller Post & Alfoxton - 4 miles, circular
Route plan (pdf) Car parking
Note: Stella's Tea Garden is no longer
- Nether Stowey - 3.5 miles, circular
Route plan (pdf) Car parking
- Nether Stowey & Fiddington - 4.5 miles, circular
Route plan (pdf) Car parking
- The Quantock Greenway
Description & photos.
2 circular walks, each 18 to 20 miles
- Primrose Walks & Hedgerow Hikes
5 circular walks along country lanes. 1.5 to 6 miles
(minimal mapping)
- John Butler's Walk
External link to photographer John's walk along the length of the hills
We will be adding further walks over the course of time.
The Ordnance Survey map covering the Quantocks is:
Quantock Hills and Bridgwater (OS Explorer Map) no. 140
