Thursday 3rd October

West Mendip Walkers moderate 12.2 mile (19.6Kms) circular walk from Lydeard Hill Car Park with 1,815 feet of climb. The walk commences in a Westerly direction over Lydeard Hill and then descends through the Bagborough Plantation before contouring round to the village of Triscombe. The walk continues round the foot of Great Hill before ascending to the west side of the Quantock Hills at Black Hill. From here we loop back Easterly on the Macmillan Way West, skirting the edge of the Quantock Forest to the village of Alsholt. We then follow a clear Southerly path, ascending gently slopes back to the car park. A dog-friendly walk with a couple of small stiles. There are route variations available to cut short the walk in the event of inclement weather on the day.

 Park at Lydeard Hill Car Park (Free) OS Map Ex140 ST180338, (TA4 3DY), What3words: mixes.brothers.across. Start 9.30 a.m.

 Please register with Euan S Tel: 07801 621212 or Nicola S, Tel: 07753 867221

Thursday 10th October

West Mendip Walkers moderate 9.5 mile circular walk from Trudoxhill (BA11 5DP) White Hart Inn car park. We follow the Macmillan Way south as far as Walk Farm then turn to walk towards Tytherington, Marston Bigot and back to Trudoxhill. The walk is across farmland which may have cattle with short stretches of road and a few stiles.

Park at White Hart Inn (BA11 5DP). OS Map Ex142 ST7469 4387 What3words: headers. mattress. powers Start 9.30a.m.

Please register with Mim A Tel: 07949 548583 

Thursday 17th October

West Mendip Walkers moderate 9 mile circular walk from Combe Hay. Setting off in an easterly direction the walk follows the route of the Old Somerset Coal Canal and then the Somerset and Dorset railway from Midford. It then heads east through Horsecombe Vale and the village of Southstoke, continuing through fields and along tracks before turning southwest down the Fosse Way. In Dunkerton the walk turns east across fields back to the start point. The walk is dog friendly, though there may be livestock in fields. There are two busy roads which will need to be crossed with care.

Park on the roadside on the approach to Combe Hay (BA2 8RD). OS Map Ex155 ST7291 6000 What3words:escape. pinks. camp Start 9.30a.m.

Please register with Alyson M Tel: 07969 383071 

Thursday 24th October

West Mendip Walkers moderate 11.5miles circular walk from Beckington across fields, alongside the river, through woodland and the quiet, quaint villages of Laverton and Lullington passing through Orchardleigh, Spring Gardens, Vallis Vale, Bedlam and Buckland Dinham on the way.

During the medieval period, Beckington was a major centre for the wool trade. By the 15th century, fulling mills had been built along the banks of the River Frome which supported the spinning and weaving cottage industries. Its other claim to fame is on September 10th 1663, King Charles ll, along with Catherine, his Queen, rode through the village. Another royal visitor over one hundred years later, on September 15th 1789, also passed through. This time it was King George lll and Queen Charlotte, along with three princesses, on their way to Longleat House. 

Park on roadside near The Woolpack Inn (BA11 6SP). OS Map 143 ST8012 5181 What3words: abandons. sentences. archduke Start 9.30a.m.

Please register with Jacqui H Tel: 07733 485124  

Thursday 31st October

West Mendip Walkers moderate 10 mile circular walk starting in the Wiltshire village of Maiden Bradley, heading west round Mapperton Hill and then north through the deserted medieval village of Yarnefield. We then take a wide track with fine views through woodland to reach Druly Hill Farm where we enter the Stourhead Estate. A bridleway takes us to the village of Kilmington from where clear paths and quiet country lanes take us back to Mapperton Hill and Maiden Bradley.

Park Maiden Bradley Memorial Hall (BA12 7JG). OS Map Ex143 ST8025 3911 What3words: waltzes. reclusive. mush Start 9.30a.m.

Please register with Mike G Tel: 07435 444829