Samaritans Way South West
Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve, Somerset, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Velvet Bottom Nature Reserve, Somerset, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 31.4 mi (50.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,808 ft (856 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr 30 min
- High point
- 866 ft (264 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Broadway Hill 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Peak: Westclose Hill 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Market Cross 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Cheddar Viewing Tower 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Cheddar Caves & Gorge Tickets 13.1 mi (21.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: Cheddar Visitor Information Centre 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: Guest Services 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Castle Rock 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Black Rock 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from start
- Cave: Waterwheel Swallet 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from start
- Cave: Upper Flood Swallet 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from start
- Historic site: War Memorial 27.8 mi (44.8 km) from start
- Campsite 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Sunnymead 30.9 mi (49.7 km) from start
- Shelter 30.9 mi (49.7 km) from start
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Questions about Samaritans Way South West
How long is Samaritans Way South West?
Samaritans Way South West is 31.4 mi (50.5 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr 30 min. It climbs 2,808 ft (856 m) in total, up to a high point of 866 ft (264 m).
How hard is Samaritans Way South West?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Samaritans Way South West?
Parking at the far end. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Samaritans Way South West?
Drinking water on the way at 30.8 mi (49.5 km). No toilets mapped.
Is Samaritans Way South West shaded?
Partly shaded (37% under trees).
What can you do on Samaritans Way South West?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Samaritans Way South West?
Food, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Off License, 0.4 mi (0.7 km).
Is this a good week for Samaritans Way South West?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Samaritans Way South West
- SSWT Permissive Path Somerset · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Loxton's Marsh Trail RSPB Ham Wall · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Avalon Hide Path RSPB Ham Wall · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
- National Trust Woodland Path Somerset · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Walton Heath Trail RSPB Ham Wall · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Mead Run Somerset · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Ragged Drove Somerset · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Church Path Somerset · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
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