Leland Trail

A long distance walk of 32 miles in rural Somerset which visits popular places along the way including beautiful traditional villages and the sites of iron age and roman forts. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.

Google Maps Open Source Maps

Statistics and Files

Start: Alfred's Tower

Distance: 32 miles (51 km)

Grid Ref: ST745352

Climbing: 691 metres

Walk time: 12-15 hours

Days: 2-3

GPX Route File

Google Earth File

About John Leland

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

129 Yeovil and Sherborne
142 Shepton Mallet, Mendip Hills East, Frome and Midsomer Norton

Summary: The Leland Trail is a long distance footpath in Somerset which runs from King Alfred's Tower in Penselwood to Stoke Sub Hamdon. From Alfred's Tower the walk heads to Bruton and continues to Castle Cary, North Cadbury (where Cadbury Castle Hill Fort can be visited), Queen Camel, West Camel. Yeovilton, Ilchester (Lindinis Roman Town), Montacute, Hamdon Hill Country Park and then to the finish in Stoke Sub Hamdon.

Useful Links:
Beaminster Ramblers
Wikipedia
Long Distance Walkers Association

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