Quantock Hills Walking Festival | Two castles walk
Join this circular walk around beautiful open countryside on Saturday 7 June and visit the remains of two medieval castles.
- Booking essential
Join a walk leader from the Quantock Hills Partnership Scheme, supported by Coleridge Cottage's walking volunteers, and explore the beauty of the Quantock Hills.
Admire beautiful open countryside and visit the remains of two medieval castles - the impressive earthwork motte and bailey of Nether Stowey Castle Mount and the romantic ruins of Stogursey Castle on this 6 mile walk.
Dogs on a lead are welcome on this walk.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Suitability
These walks are unsuitable for children.
- Meeting point
Meet at Tom Poole Library, Nether Stowey, TA5 1LN.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather and wear study footwear suitable for walking. No flip flops or heeled shoes. Please bring water and snacks.
- Accessibility
Please keep in mind that these walks include uneven terrain and may be hilly in places. Total ascent is 130m; generally easy walking apart from the ascent to Nether Stowey Castle which is steep. Please note the length of the walk when booking. There are toilet facilities at the beginning and end of the walk.
Upcoming events
Quantock Hills Walking Festival | Quantock Volcano
Come along on Saturday 7 June and spot evidence of Quantock volcanism on this guided walk across the Quantock Hills.
Quantock Hills Walking Festival | Alfoxton to Nether Stowey
Get out in nature on Saturday 7 June and connect with the landscape that inspired Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poetry on a walk along part of the Coleridge Way.
Quantock Hills Walking Festival | The Dowsborough Panhandle
Spend a day among the trees on Sunday 8 June and connect with the landscape that inspired Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poetry on a guided walk.