Thursday 1st August 

West Mendip Walkers moderate 9 mile circular walk from Mere (BA12 6HA). We ascend Mere Castle to enjoy wonderful views. We retrace our steps to walk through open fields, past a memorial to the crew of a WW2 Dakota airplane. We climb steeply to White Sheet Hill which gives us extensive views over the countryside. We will walk over some of the plains before gradually descending through farms and open fields. We climb again and join the Mid Wilts Way long distance trail through large fields with sheep and cattle across the plains to a gradual return to Mere on quiet tarmac roads for approx half a mile. Possible exposure to strong winds but with extensive views. Dog friendly.

OS Map Ex142/143 ST81393240 What3words: flute. latches. poorly Start 9.30a.m. Park in free public car park opposite George Inn, Mere (BA12 6HA).

Register with Andrew Smallbone Tel: 07581 568805 or WhatsApp or [email protected]

Thursday 8th August

West Mendip Walkers moderate 12 mile circular walk from Sand Bay car park (BS22 9SE). The route heads north along the beach to the National Trust Sand Point with views of Sand Bay, Flat Holm, Steep Holm and Birnbeck pier. A few steps and slight incline initially then walk out along Swallow cliff, rocky and uneven under foot in some areas and if wet could be slippery, then back via Middle Hope and the field system. Head south to Woodspring Priory (remains of Augustinian priory) with the mudflats to the east and then via a very quiet lane followed by open fields and a section of bridleway to Worle Hill. Walk along a footpath through Worlebury Golf Club, and a short walk through a residential area and then into Ashcombe Wood and Weston Woods. Head through the woods back to Sand Bay. Dog friendly but would need to be on a lead in most areas due to livestock and terrain. Only 1 ladder stile on the walk for anyone adventurous and also a gate next to it for those who aren't.

OS Map Ex153 ST33206295 What3words: fame. broken. rating Start 9.30a.m. Park Sand Bay car park (BS22 9SE). Note charge of £1.50 all day applies.

Register with Janet Tippett Tel: 07970 068642 or WhatsApp or [email protected]

Thursday 15th August

West Mendip Walkers moderate 8 mile, circular walk starting in The Furlong, Axbridge (BS26 2JH). We walk through Axbridge to join the cycle path, and follow this up to Kings Wood before joining the West Mendip Way to Crook Peak. From Crook Peak we head down to Rackley and pick up Cross Moor drove, initially beside the Cheddar Yeo river then we head north back into Axbridge . All the climbing is done at the beginning of the walk, once we get down to the "levels" we stay there to the end. As far as dogs are concerned, if cattle are grazing ( and we do pass through a fair number of pastures ) they will need to be on lead There are a few stiles but all are " dog friendly."

OS Map Ex141 ST43345445 What3words: uniforms. blacken. campfires Start 9.30a.m. Park in The Furlong (BS26 2JH) off Penn Way.

Register with Ruth Angelinetta Tel: 07817 261773 or WhatsApp or [email protected]

Thursday 22nd August

West Mendip Walkers moderate 11 mile circular walk from East Quantoxhead (TA5 1EJ). Mostly easy, but with a 250m climb from the start up through Smith's Combe to the Quantock Hills ridge and Beacon Hill. From here we turn south west to walk steadily downhill through woodland, with a short stretch along a minor road, then across grassland to Doniford. We turn eastwards here to skirt the top side of the Holiday Park to arrive at a waterfall which cascades from the top of the cliffs. From here we continue along St Audrey's Bay beach coastal path back to the start. Mainly dog friendly, across fields with stiles and footbridges.

OS Map 140 ST13764335 What3words: media. suspect. marmalade Start 9.30a.m. Park at East Quantoxhead car park (TA5 1EJ). Note charge of £1.50 all day applies (cash only).

Register with Stewart Crocker Tel: 07767 776685 or WhatsApp or [email protected]

Thursday 29th August 

West Mendip Walkers easy to moderate 10 to 11 mile circular walk from The Furlong, Axbridge (BS26 2JH). From Axbridge the walk heads out across the Levels to Clewer and continues on to Ashton Windmill along quiet country lanes. From Ashton Windmill the walk crosses fields and returns via Brinscombe Hill and Upper Weare.

OS Map Ex141 ST4334 5445 What3words: uniforms. blacken. campfires. Start 9.30a.m. Park in The Furlong (BS26 2JH).

Register with Suman Shah Tel: 07486 314647 or WhatsApp or [email protected]