At a glance
King's Sedgemoor Drain Walk
- Distance
- 4.75 miles
- Estimated time
- 2.5 hours
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Free parking at start 51.13548, -2.92757
- Characteristics
- Water, Countryside
Somerset Walks
This walk follows the peaceful King’s Sedgemoor Drain, combining quiet country lanes with a scenic waterside path.
Passing Pendon Hill and the charming village of Bawdrip, it’s a gentle stroll perfect for enjoying Somerset’s tranquil countryside.
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At a glance
The walk
This is a lovely stroll around the King's Sedgeway Drain which is an artificial channel that diverts water from the River Cary.
You'll first head off on a long quiet country lan on a loop that takes you around the back of Pendon Hill, before eventually you'll reach the village of Bawdrip where you can visit the pretty church.
Afetr that, you'll enjoy a waterside stroll back to the start on a long footpath next to the channel itself.
Based on 1 user rating
Mixed feedback from walkers
Not suitable for dogs
Some rough sections
Not suitable for pushchairs
Not wheelchair accessible
No facilities
Take a packed lunch
Some doubts
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