River Parrett Trail
A long distance path of 50 miles in Dorset and Somerset which follows the course of the River Parrett from its source near Chedington in the chalk hills of Dorset to where it enters the Bristol Channel at Bridgwater Bay. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Chedington
Distance: 50 miles (80 km)
Grid Ref: ST490059
Climbing: 255 metres
Walk time: 20-25 hours
Days: 3-4
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
116 Lyme Regis and Bridport
117 Cerne Abbas and Bere Regis
128 Taunton, Blackdown Hills, Wellington and Ilminster
129 Yeovil and Sherborne
140 Quantock Hills and Bridgwater
153 Weston-super-Mare and Bleadon Hill
117 Cerne Abbas and Bere Regis
128 Taunton, Blackdown Hills, Wellington and Ilminster
129 Yeovil and Sherborne
140 Quantock Hills and Bridgwater
153 Weston-super-Mare and Bleadon Hill
Summary:
The River Parrett Trail long-distance footpath follows the route of the River Parrett in Somerset, England from Chedington in Dorset to the mouth of the river in Bridgwater Bay. Significant places on, or near to, the route include South Perrott, North Perrott, Merriot, Over Stratton, South Petherton, Kingsbury Episcopi, Langport, Burrowbridge, Northmoor Green, Bridgwater and Combwich.
Useful Links:
Trail Guide and Maps
Wikipedia
Long Distance Walkers Association
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