Mendip Hills

The Mendip Hills, are a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in southwest England, offering hikers rugged limestone landscapes, rolling green hills, and ancient woodlands. This region is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with its network of trails that wind through dramatic gorges like Cheddar Gorge, past historic sites such as the Iron Age hillfort at Dolebury Warren, and along the shores of reservoirs. Whether you’re seeking challenging ascents with panoramic views or gentle walks through peaceful countryside, the Mendips provide a rich and varied experience that connects you to nature and history.

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  Blagdon Lake Circular Walk – Mendip Hills, lakeside paths, wooded tracks, open farmland, and plenty of Somerset charm.
  This is a proper countryside wander: lakeside paths, wooded tracks, open farmland, and plenty of Mendip charm. Blagdon Lake was created in 1898 as part of Bristol’s water supply system, and today it’s a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, brilliant for birdwatching. The route follows the shore for a good chunk before looping back through fields and quiet lanes, with cracking views across to the hills.
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  Beacon Batch on Black Down Hill, Circular Hike through Rowberrow Warren Wood, Mendip Hills, Somerset
  Cheddar Gorge has so much to offer, we walked the ‘Cliff-Top Circular Walk’, had magnificent views of the Mendips & Somerset and beyond, climbed the ‘Lookout Tower, descended Jacobs Ladder’ then enjoyed ice cream, shopping and some beautiful water gardens in ‘Cheddar Gorge’ town, which is nestled between the gorge cliff sides.
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  Cheddar Gorge Cliff-Top Circular Walk, Jacob’s Ladder & Lookout Tower overlooking the Mendips.
  Cheddar Gorge has so much to offer, we walked the ‘Cliff-Top Circular Walk’, had magnificent views of the Mendips & Somerset and beyond, climbed the ‘Lookout Tower, descended Jacobs Ladder’ then enjoyed ice cream, shopping and some beautiful water gardens in ‘Cheddar Gorge’ town, which is nestled between the gorge cliff sides.