The Butcombe Trail
Mendip Hills National Landscape, North Somerset, United Kingdom
Loop trail in Mendip Hills National Landscape, North Somerset, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 45.9 mi (73.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,082 ft (1,549 m)
- Est. Time
- 17 hr 20 min
- High point
- 1,033 ft (315 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Market Cross 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
- Peak: Wavering Down 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from start
- Cave 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from start
- Historic site: ROC Post Bleadon 16.9 mi (27.3 km) from start
- Cave: various caves 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from start
- Campsite 22.7 mi (36.5 km) from start
- Peak: Sandford Hill 23 mi (37.1 km) from start
- Historic site: barrow 24.8 mi (40 km) from start
- Historic site: Dolebury Hill Fort 25.9 mi (41.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Dolebury Warren inner wall 26 mi (41.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 26.1 mi (41.9 km) from start
- Cave: Read's Cavern 27.1 mi (43.7 km) from start
- Peak: Wireless Station 29.6 mi (47.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 36.5 mi (58.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Stock Hill 42.9 mi (69 km) from start
- Historic site: Spoil heaps 42.9 mi (69.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Spoil heaps 43 mi (69.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Priddy Nine Barrows 43.9 mi (70.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Priddy Nine Barrows 43.9 mi (70.7 km) from start
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Questions about The Butcombe Trail
How long is The Butcombe Trail?
The Butcombe Trail is 45.9 mi (73.8 km) long. Most people take about 17 hr 20 min. It climbs 5,082 ft (1,549 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,033 ft (315 m).
How hard is The Butcombe Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for The Butcombe Trail?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on The Butcombe Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 45.8 mi (73.7 km). Toilets: 5.4 mi (8.7 km).
Is The Butcombe Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (41% under trees).
What can you do on The Butcombe Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near The Butcombe Trail?
Queen Victoria, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for The Butcombe Trail?
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.
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