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Blagdon Walks & Route Map

Blagdon walk, Somerset
Blagdon · Photo: Geoff Lees

Nestled in the beautiful Mendip Hills in Somerset, these circular walks from the charming village of Blagdon offers a wonderfully scenic outing with two route options to suit your day.

Wandering through a mix of open fields, woodland paths and peaceful country lanes, the trail takes in lovely views around the lake and towards nearby villages including West Town and Nempnett Thrubwell, with glimpses of the famous Yeo Valley farmland along the way.

With some gentle elevation changes and a short stretch along a country lane (please take care here), this is a varied and rewarding walk that perfectly combines lakeside beauty, rolling countryside and the welcoming pubs and cafés back in the village.

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Blagdon walk 01

Blagdon Circular Walk

Walk distance
2¾ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

A shorter walk offering a scenic route in the heart of the Mendip Hills. Starting from the village of Blagdon, this circular walk takes you through beautiful countryside, with a mix of open fields and woodlands.

The trail is a mix of well-maintained paths and more rugged, natural terrain but with some variation in elevation. There is also a section walking along a country lane, so please be careful here.

Refreshments:

There are pubs and cafes in the village.

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Blagdon walk 02

Blagdon & Yeo Valley Walk

Walk distance
5¾ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This walk offers a scenic route around the lake, taking in nearby villages such as West Town, Nempnett Thrubwell, and the famous Yeo Valley.

Starting from the village of Blagdon, the walk follows peaceful country lanes and footpaths that provide stunning views of the lake and its surrounding countryside, which lie within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

You will pass near Yeo Valley Dairy farm, where you can admire the rolling hills and farmland that are integral to the area's agricultural heritage.

This walk combines the natural beauty of the lake with the charm of rural villages, there is some variation in elevation and the options to stop for refreshments in the village.

There is also a section of the walk that takes you along a country lane, so please be careful on this section.

Refreshments:

There are pubs and cafes in the village.

Blagdon & Yeo Valley Walk 4.5 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.5

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly3.0 / 5
Path condition2.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café1.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.5 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelMostly dry

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Expanded route map for Blagdon Circular Walk, a 2.75 mile circular walk in Somerset