| Exmoor National Park, Cheddar Gorge, Chew Valley, Mendip and Quantock Hills, Somerset Levels |
| A39 5 miles south of Dunster | Holnicote Estate, Selworthy, Minehead. National Trust property with over 100 miles of footpaths through the woods, fields, moor and vilages. Car parking, picnic sites, information centre and camping site. |
OS 181 grid ref SS 920 469 |
| M5 junction 23 A39 and then A396 to Dunster | at Wheddon Cross The Rest and Be Thankful 01643 841222 Dunster Forest and Dunster Park. Parking and facilities in the village; well worn woodland and moorland paths, steep in places. Dunster Castle |
OSE OL9 grid ref SS 991 438 |
| M5 junction 27 A361, A396 then B3224 | Dunkery Beacon Waymarked woodland and heathland paths. Can be muddy in parts. Free car park at Dunkery Gate. Also sheep may be present. |
OSE OL9 SS 896 406 |
| A39 from Taunton to Monksilver | Combe Sydenham Country Park, privately owned estate with a 500 acre park. Open 9 to 5 March 1 to September 30, parking charges, no refreshments and dogs under control please. |
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| M5 junction 19 A369 towards A4 | Ashton Court Estate comprising 850 acres of woodland and grassland including Leigh Woods two miles from the city of Bristol at Portishead.. Car park, visitor centre in the stable block of the mansion house, cafe and toilets. Family friendly rails throughout the woodland including an all ability trail. |
OSE154 grid ref ST 553 741 or ST 568 741 |
| M5 junction 19 | Welcome Break, Gordano Services, one of the nicest service stations | |
| M5 junction 20 | The Food Hut, Tickenham at Golden Acres Nursery |
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| M5 junction 22 A38 A368 to Ubley | Cheddar Gorge and Blagdon Lake, Mendip Hills Well marked paths and quiet lanes. |
OSE 141 Grid ref ST 529 582 |
| 5 junction 23 Holford 14 miles from Bridgwater on the A39 | Quantock Hills which are crisscrossed with paths, steep climbs up to the hills. Car parks at various locations. |
OSE 140 Grid ref. ST 155 415 |
M5 junction 24 or 25 A35 / A37 A30 /A303 Langport |
River Parrett Trail, McMillan Way Link. For details of the guide to the route, location of car parks, ryv.go to www.riverparrett-trail.org.uk |
OSE 128 / 129 and 140 |
| M5 junction 25 follow brown signs to | Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton. Forty acres of walks, streams, woodlands, lakes and views. Cafe, free parking, dogs welcome. |
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| M5 junction 27 A361 onto A396 then right turn onto B3222 to Dulverton. | Follow signposts to Tarr Steps and the Tarr Farm Inn. Pay and display car park. Walk along the River Barle, can be rocky. Part of the Two Moors Way. |
OS OL9 grid ref SS 867 323 car park or SS 867 321 |
| Tarr Farm Inn, Dulverton tel. 01643 851 507 | ||
| Royal Oak, Withypool tel. 01643 831506 Dogs allowed |
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| A37/A303/A3088 | Ham Hill Country Park 5 miles west of Yeovil near Stoke- |
grid ref 489 159 |
At junction of A3088/A30 |
Yeovil Country Park Wooded hillsides, wetland habitats and grasslands. Parking at Goldenstones Leisure Centre car park, toilets, refreshments, picnic areas, disabled facilities. |
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A371 Castle Cary to Wincanton Road |
South of Castle Cary Hadspen House Park. Permissive paths through 18th century historic park and woodland. Parking, picnic area. | |
| A303 near Wincanton | South Cadbury Cadbury Castle. Permissive open access at Iron Age Hill Fort. Parking in South Cadbury, picnic area and trails. |
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| A30 / A358 to Ilminster | Chard reservoir Limited access for dogs, surface paths. Parking off the A30 Crewkerne Road at Oaklands Avenue. |
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| Bristol and Bath | Bristol and Bath Railway Path 13 miles off road route for cyclists, walkers and dog walkers.Many attractions en route such as the Community Forest Park. www.bristolbathrailwaypath.org.uk to download details and up to date info. or contact www.sustrans.org.uk 0845 113 0065 |
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