Quantock Greenway
A long distance path of 38 miles in Somerset which takes a circuit around the base of the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and occasionally climbing up onto the hills. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Broomfield
Grid Ref: ST221322
Distance: 38 miles (61 km)
Climbing: 1,910 metres
Walk time: 15-20 hours
Days: 3-4
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
Summary:
The Quantock Greenway is a walking route in the county of Somerset, more specifically set within the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Greenway was opened in 2001 and consists of two routes; the northern route at 20 miles and the southern route at 18 miles being connected to total the overall 38 mile length for the completion of the walk. The starting point for the walk is Fyne Court Visitor Centre at Broomfield and from here the walk passes through or very close to Fennington, Bishops Lydeard, West Bagborough, Triscombe, Downsborough Hill Fort, Holford, West Quantoxhead, Bicknoller, Lower Halsway, Crowcombe, Plainsfield, Spaxton, Enmore and Goathurst.
Useful Links:
Quantock Greenway Leaflet and Map (PDF)
Quantock Online
Long Distance Walkers Association
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