Quantock Greenway
A 38-mile long-distance path in Somerset taking a circuit around the base of the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, occasionally climbing up onto the hills. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: ST 221 322
Distance: 38 miles (61 km)
Time: 15–20 hours
Duration: 3–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
128 Taunton, Blackdown Hills, Wellington and Ilminster
140 Quantock Hills and Bridgwater
Summary
The Quantock Greenway is a walking route in the county of Somerset, 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, connected to total an overall 38-mile length for the complete circuit.
The starting point for the walk is the Fyne Court Visitor Centre at Broomfield. From here, the walk passes through or very close to Enmore, Goathurst, Spaxton, Plainsfield, Crowcombe, Bicknoller, West Quantoxhead, Holford, Downsborough Hill Fort, Triscombe, West Bagborough, Bishops Lydeard, and Fennington.