From the high, wind-scoured ridge of Wills Neck to the romantic oak combes of Coleridge and the fossil-rich Blue Lias pavements of Kilve, Martin Hesp shares six of the very best circular walks across Somerset’s stunning Quantock Hills. Includes step-by-step route directions, fact files, and the best local pubs.

From the coastal slopes of Exmoor to the high ridge paths of the Quantock Hills, explore 6 of the best circular pub walks in Somerset - featuring historic inns, ancient hill forts, and cozy fireside stops.

High on the Quantock Hills lies a landscape of ancient hill-forts, lonely combes, and haunting place names like Dead Woman’s Ditch and Walford’s Gibbet. These dramatic, real-world locations served as the backdrop for my historical novel, The Last Broomsquire. Starting from Crowcombe Park Gate, this easy four-mile circular hike pairs sweeping views across the Bristol Channel with dark local lore and centuries of West Country history.

Walk from Kilve to Lilstock along Somerset's dramatic coastline, discovering fossil-rich Blue Lias, clifftop views, old harbour ruins and the Quantock coast.

wooning in the tropical heat on a trip abroad, I promised myself a fix of cooling, quintessential England as soon as I returned. I found it in the damp, sylvan hamlet of Aisholt—what poet Sir Henry Newbolt called 'that beloved valley.' Starting from the high ridge at Triscombe Stone, this 6-mile circular walk descends into one of the quietest, most enchanting corners of the Quantock Hills.

Discover one of the finest walks in the Quantock Hills as Cothelstone Hill rewards you with breathtaking panoramic views across Somerset, Exmoor, the Mendips and even Wales on a clear day.

Six of my favourite Somerset walks, from the Quantock Hills and Brendon Hills to the Somerset Levels and coast, with routes for easy strolls and more demanding hikes.

Rising sharply above the quiet village of Bicknoller, the western slopes of the Quantock Hills hold a landscape steep in mystery and rich in literary lore. From the ancient Iron Age ramparts of Trendle Ring to the high, wind-whipped beech banks above Long Coombe, this dramatic 3.5-mile walk explores the rugged terrain that inspired my historical novel, The Last Broomsquire. Pack your sturdy boots—the climb is steep, but the vistas across West Somerset to the Bristol Channel a

Discover one of the Quantock Hills' most atmospheric circular walks. This unforgettable route explores Dead Woman's Ditch, Dowsborough, Walford's Gibbet and the haunting landscapes that inspired my historical novel The Last Broomsquire.