Somerset Walks

Beacon Hill Woods Walk & Route Map

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Beacon Hill Woods walk, Somerset
Beacon Hill Woods · Photo: Patrick Mackie

Set in the Mendip Hills in Somerset, this walk explores Beacon Hill Woods on a short circular route through mixed woodland.

The paths follow the natural contours of the hillside, with varied tree cover and a quiet, enclosed feel for most of the way.

Download the Somerset Walks App to follow this route with real-time GPS navigation.

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At a glance

Beacon Hill Woods Walk

Distance
1 miles
Estimated time
30 mins
Route type
Circular
GPS app guided
Yes
Parking
Limited free parking at start
51.21310, -2.52102
Characteristics
Woodland

The walk

Beacon Hill Woods Walk

This short walk offers a gentle woodland stroll through Beacon Hill Woods in the Mendip Hills.

Set on rising ground, the woodland reflects the character of the Mendips, with the chance of spotting wildlife among the trees.

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Somerset Walks App

Follow the Beacon Hill Woods walk with GPS guidance

The easiest way to follow this route is with the Somerset Walks app. Choose the walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you can see you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Somerset Walks app showing the walker's live position on a route map

Designed to be simple

  • Choose a walk and follow the pointer
  • See your live position on the route map
  • Works without a phone signal
  • Includes 250 Somerset walks
  • Free one-month trial
  • Available for iPhone and Android

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Expanded route map for Beacon Hill Woods Walk, a 1 mile circular walk in Somerset