Wordsworth’s home to Coleridge Cottage| Walks Programme
Walk along the route that Samuel Taylor Coleridge and his friends William and Dorothy Wordsworth enjoyed regularly.
- Booking essential
Join our walk leaders on a ramble between Kilve, Alfoxton and Nether Stowey. Take in the vast panoramic view, spot wildlife and connect with nature like Coleridge once did on his walk on the hills with his friends. Along the way, see where the Wordsworth’s lived during their time in the area and discover the path, they took on their way to Coleridge Cottage.
Dogs on a lead are welcome on this walk. Normal admission applies to attendees wanting to visit Coleridge Cottage, but the tearoom can be used free of charge.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Distance: 6.4 miles
Duration: 4 hours
Total ascent: 300 meters (with multiple hills)
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Prices
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The basics
- Booking number
Call 03442491895
- Accessibility
Please keep in mind that this in an intermediate level walk which includes uneven terrain and multiple hills. There may be kissing gates along the route. Distance: 6.4 miles. Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point
Please meet at Coleridge Cottage at 9:45am to catch the bus in the village at 10.15am
- Suitability for children
Children welcome
- 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.
- Other
The walk is free, but booking is essential
Upcoming events
Romantic Women Tour
Uncover the hidden stories of the women who shaped Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s life and work on a guided tour of Coleridge Cottage.
Somerset Arts Week: Exhibition by local artist Laura Daligan
As part of this year's Somerset Arts Week, local artist Laura Daligan will exhibit her work at Coleridge Cottage. Exploring the theme of 'Cultural Connections', this exhibition explores the artists' deep relationship with the Quantock Hills.
Poetry Reading in the Garden Room
Hear Coleridge's poetry brought to life in the very place it was written.
Stowey Surrounds | Walks Programme
Connect with the landscape that inspired Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poetry on a guided walk.