Walking Britain Pennard Hill from Pylle
Introduction to Walk 3304
County/Area - Somerset
Author - Tony Maries
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km
Ascent - 800 feet / 242 metres
Time - 5 hours 50 minutes
Grade - moderate
This Somerset walk explores some very quiet paths along Pennard Hill. The route passes through four small villages. Some of the paths are little used so sturdy clothing is recommended. Note that for two weeks before and at least a week after the Glastonbury festival, which is normally on the last weekend in June, many of the footpaths on this walk are closed. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 142 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 142 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 183 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 183 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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