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Ubley Warren Walks & Route Maps

Ubley Warren walk, Somerset
Ubley Warren · Photo: Sandy Gerrard

These walks at Ubley Warren are a lovely way to explore a quieter side of the Mendip Hills, with wide open views, peaceful nature reserves and a mix of scenery that changes beautifully along the way.

Across the walks, you’ll pass the fascinating Blackmoor Swallet, where streams vanish beneath the limestone hills, as well as the colourful grassland of Ubley Warren Nature Reserve, known for its wildflowers and butterflies in the warmer months.

The longer route continues through the calmer, shaded paths of Nether Wood and past the old Washing Pools, adding a little variety and local character to the experience.

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Walk information

Ubley Warren Walk 1

Walk distance
2 miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

The first Ubley Warren walk is a short introduction to the Mendip Hills, with open ground that captures the character of this limestone landscape.

Blackmoor Swallet adds an interesting geological note, where water disappears into the ground as part of the Mendips’ hidden cave system.

Nearby, Ubley Warren Nature Reserve brings more colour and life to the walk, with species-rich grassland, wildflowers and butterflies in the warmer months.

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Walk information

Ubley Warren Walk 2

Walk distance
3½ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

The second Ubley Warren walk broadens the experience further, with open limestone ground giving way to pockets of woodland and quieter corners of the Mendip landscape.

Blackmoor Swallet offers a glimpse into the hidden drainage systems beneath the hills, while the surrounding nature reserve brings seasonal colour, especially when wildflowers are in bloom.

Nether Wood adds a more enclosed, shaded section, before the Washing Pools provide a subtle historical touch.

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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 Ubley Warren Walk 1, a 2 mile circular walk in Somerset