Penselwood Walks

4 miles (6 km)

This little village in Somerset has a noteworthy 15th century church and some nice country trails to try. It's also close to the Mendip Hills and the Cranborne Chase AONB where there are numerous footpaths to enjoy.
This circular walk from the village explores the countryside to the south and also visits the neighbouring village of Bourton.
The walk starts in the village where you can pick up the Monarch's Way and follow the waymarked footpath south east towards Bourton. Here you could pick up the Stour Valley Way and follow it north to visit one of the highlights of the area at the wonderful Stourhead.
This route follows country lanes and public footpaths north west to return to Penselwood.

Postcode

BA9 8LS - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

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Walks near Penselwood

Shepton Mallet - Visit the Charlton viaduct and the village of Doulting on this circular walk in the Somerset town of Shepton Mallet.
Just to the north of the town you can pick up the East Mendip Way on Barren Down
Monarch's Way - This incredible 615-mile walk approximates the escape route taken by King Charles II in 1651 after being defeated in the Battle of Worcester
Cranmore Tower - Visit the highest point on the Mendip Way and enjoy a stroll through Cranmore Wood on this circular walk in Somerset
East Mendip Way - This walk takes you through the beautiful Somerset countryside from Wells to Frome along the eastern section of the Mendip Way.
You start in the city of Wells near the magnificent cathedral and pass around the moat of the splendid Bishop's Palace
Stourhead - The�1,072 hectare (2,650 acre) Stourhead estate has miles of lovely walking trails to try.�You can follow the well surfaced footpaths around the stunning lake and into the surrounding woodlands, parkland and gardens
White Sheet Hill - Climb to the 245�m (804�ft) summit of this hill in Wiltshire and enjoy wonderful views over the Stourhead Estate and the surrounding countryside
Leland Trail - Follow in the footsteps of royal librarian John Leland during his 16th century survey of Britain's churches and priories.
You start at King Alfred's Tower at the north-western edge of the Stourhead in Wiltshire and head west towards Bruton and Castle Cary Walk in Somerset
Wylye Way - Follow the River Wylye through Wiltshire on this interesting and varied waterside walk
Stour Valley Way - This splendid walk takes you along the River Stour from Hengistbury Head on the Dorset south coast to Stourton in Wiltshire
Bruton - This pleasant town in Somerset has some interesting features including a hill top 16th century Dovecote and a 15th century packhorse bridge over the River Brue, which runs through the town
Mere - This delightful Wiltshire based town is a fine place to start a walk with miles of trails to explore the surrounding downland and farmland of the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.