Somerset Walks
Set in the Somerset countryside, the walks around Bruton explore a mix of riverside paths, open pasture, and gently rising hills.
These walks are easy to follow and offer a varied rural setting, with a good balance of water, farmland, and long views across the surrounding landscape.
One option follows the River Brue through quiet fields before looping back past a historic dovecote, while the other heads west towards Chorley Hill for broader views over the countryside.
Together, the walks provide a relaxed way to experience this part of Somerset, combining river scenery with higher ground and open countryside.
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Walk information
This first walk around Bruton follows a section of the River Brue, where pasture, hedgerows, and open views create a relaxed rural setting.
After a few hills and towards the end, a historic dovecote adds a glimpse into the area’s agricultural past, standing as a reminder of how the land was once used and managed.
It’s a well-balanced route, combining riverside scenery with small touches of local history.
Walk information
This alternative walk around Bruton goes in the opposite direction and climbs west into the surrounding hills, bringing a wider sense of the landscape.
The route follows the River Brue for a while, where calm water and open pastures create a relaxed rural feel.
From there, the ground rises towards Chorley Hill, where the setting opens out and views stretch across the patchwork of fields and hedgerows.
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