Somerset Walks

Burrow Mump Walk & Route Map

5.01 rating
DifficultyModerate
Burrow Mump walk, Somerset
Burrow Mump · Photo: David Martin

Set in the Somerset Levels, this walk is a very short climb up Burrow Mump, a distinctive hill topped with the ruins of St Michael’s Church.

It’s an easy outing with amazing views over the flat surrounding wetlands and the River Parrett nearby.

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At a glance

Burrow Mump Walk

Distance
0.5 miles
Estimated time
30 mins
Route type
Circular
GPS app guided
Yes
Parking
Free parking at start
51.07091, -2.91432
Characteristics
Hills, Water, Pub

The walk

Burrow Mump Walk

This route is a very short walk and climb to Burrow Mump, which rises from the surrounding flat landscape and is topped by the ruins of St Michael’s Church.

Nearby, the River Parrett winds through the low-lying fields and next to the river is a good pub for refreshments.

Refreshments:

The King Alfred, Burrowbridge

Based on 1 user rating

Community feedback

Overall rating5.0

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5

Very dog friendly

Path condition3.0 / 5

Reasonable paths

Buggy friendly1.0 / 5

Not suitable for pushchairs

Wheelchair friendly4.0 / 5

Mostly accessible

Toilet facilities1.0 / 5

No facilities

Pub or café4.0 / 5

Good stop on route

Route accuracy4.0 / 5

Accurate

ClimbingPlenty of climbing
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Views are amazing. ...

Comments from walkers who have completed the Burrow Mump walk.

Time for a stop

Pubs and cafés on this walk

PubThe King Alfred

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

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Expanded route map for Burrow Mump Walk, a 0.5 mile circular walk in Somerset