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Walk information Walk along rocky paths and enjoy far-reaching views of the Levels and coast during this short Distance: about 2 miles. climb around and Canada Coombe. Difficulty: easy to medium, with one fairly steep climb. Bleadon Hill is a Site of Special This is a compact gravel path The walk is along a compact Scientific Interest and part of the and bridleway and you’ll catch gravel surface then a rocky, Area of Outstanding glimpses of Weston-super-Mare in uneven lane. There are some Natural Beauty. the distance between the trees. loose stones, ruts and mud, so It features grassland, scrub and At the end of the path you’ll come wear suitable footwear. woodland, and is home to a to a t-junction. This is signposted as Duration: about 1.5 hours at variety of plants. Enjoy far-reaching a bridleway, the Butcombe Mendip a leisurely pace. views of the and Pub Trail, and the West Mendip coast during this short walk. Way. Map: OS 153 Explorer. From the layby on Roman Road, Turn left here, heading downhill. continue east. It is another stony, uneven track so take care. At the bend, where the road How to get there becomes Canada Coombe, Go past the farmhouse and follow Start at map ref: ST 358578 continue ahead on the footpath. the track around to the right. By car: Parking is available on Roman Road, on Bleadon Hill. If heading east, there is a semi-circular layby on the left-hand side, shortly before Canada Coombe.

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Keep following this wider track, as Pass the cottages on your left it then heads downhill. You’ll pass and at the junction with Keeper’s woodland on your right, Christon Cottage, take the right-hand path, Plantation. a rocky route going .

At the next t-junction turn right, As you continue up the hill, turn following the yellow waymarker. around to see wonderful views You are now on Bridewell Lane. It behind you. is a rocky, uneven track. At the next junction, continue Continue on to the next t-junction downhill on the rocky path. From and turn right again. You will now here, you can see Weston-super- head uphill, with the woods on Mare in the distance. your right and a field on your left. Continue round the bend and you’ll This becomes a fairly steep climb. find yourself back at the signposted Continue on as it bends to the left junction from earlier in your walk. (do not enter the woods), then From here, retrace your steps along around to the right. You’ll see the compact gravel footpath and Crook Peak in the distance ahead back to Roman Road. of you.

This map is for guidance only and walkers should carry and use the OS 1:25000 map when out. © Crown copyright and database rights 2018 Ordnance Survey 100023397. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell this data to third parties in any form.

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