Somerset Walks

Midsomer Norton Walk & Route Map

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Midsomer Norton walk, Somerset
Midsomer Norton · Photo: Chris Downer

This walk through Midsomer Norton is a pleasant way to explore the town and its surroundings.

You’ll follow the River Somer, enjoy stretches along the Norton Radstock and Five Arches Greenways, and pass a small nature reserve or the Midsomer Norton train station for a nostalgic steam train experience.

The route finishes back in town, where there are plenty of pubs and cafés for a well-earned refreshment.

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At a glance

Midsomer Norton Walk

Distance
3 miles
Estimated time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular
GPS app guided
Yes
Parking
Paid car park at start
51.28542, -2.48089
Characteristics
Woodland, Water

The walk

Midsomer Norton Walk

This is a nice walk that explores the town of Midsomer Norton.

You'll start by heading off on a stroll that tracks the River Somer for a while before crossing the road to join the Norton Radstock Greenway for a while.

You'll then loop back and take a long walk along the Five Arches Greenway which eventually takes you into a small Silver Street Nature reserve, or you can visit the Midsomer Norton train station that runs an old steam train trip. (https://sdjr.co.uk/)

Finally, the walk heads back into the town itself where you'll find plenty of refreshments options.

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Somerset Walks App

Follow the Midsomer Norton 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

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  • 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 Midsomer Norton Walk, a 3 mile circular walk in Somerset