Thursday 6th March: Join the West Mendip Walkers for an easy-to-moderate 9-mile circular walk starting from Compton Dando (BS39 4JZ). Stroll along the Chew Valley, passing through Tuckingmill and alongside Bathford Brook. You'll traverse Marksbury Vale, move west across open fields and woodlands to Hunstrete, and continue over undulating terrain to Pensford's outskirts. The route loops back eastwards through the Chew Valley, ending via Woollard at the starting point. The track is predominantly dog-friendly, featuring fields with stiles and footbridges.

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Start time: 9:30 a.m.

Parking: Compton Inn.

Registration: Stewart C at 07767 776685 or [email protected]

Thursday 13th March: Embark on a moderate 10-mile circular walk commencing from Wookey Hub (BA5 1JR). This trek leads you down Preywater Road into fields towards Short Ford, with a subsequent passage to B31319 at Henton. Cross into a field and ascend Yarley Hill for splendid views of the Mendip Hills on clear days. Descend to Yarley Field Lane, bordered by Yarley Fields Nature Reserve. Meander throughout The Levels to Godney, pass The Sheppey Inn, and return to Wookey via various scenic paths. Please ensure dogs are leashed in the Nature Reserve.

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Start time: 9:30 a.m.

Parking: Roadside near Hub and church.

Registration: Paul R at 07943 906817 or [email protected]

Thursday 20th March: Set out on a 10.5-mile moderate walk across relatively level terrain, except for the Glastonbury Tor area. This excursion is not suitable for dogs due to otters, nesting birds, urban roads, sheep, waterways, and cattle. Starting from the Ham Wall car park (BA6 9SX) at Ashcott Corner, you'll journey towards Glastonbury along old rail tracks, cross fields, and ascend Wearyall Hill. The path navigates the A361, past Tythe Barn and Chalice Well Garden, followed by an ascent and descent of the Tor. Complete the circular route through Bushy Combe, Glastonbury, and back to the starting point.

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Start time: 9:30 a.m.

Parking: Ham Wall Nature Reserve carpark.

Registration: Greg K at 07789 147199 or [email protected]

Thursday 27th March: Delight in a 10-mile moderate circular walk originating from Compton Dando (BS39 4JZ), journeying around Marksbury, Stanton Prior, and Burnett. The walk embraces the heights of Pendown Hill (168m) offering extensive vistas, and explores the Iron Age hill fort at Stantonbury Hill (178m). Anticipate mostly fields and byways with brief stretches of quiet lanes and a few busy road crossings, including a 20m verge walk along B3116. This walk welcomes dogs.

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Start time: 9:30 a.m.

Parking: Compton Inn.

Registration: Lynsey W at 07854 849669 or [email protected]