Explore the countryside
Nature
Wells is very close to a wonderfully rich and varied natural landscape. There are many great walks both from the house and just outside the town. There are challenge versions for energetic hikers and accessible walks for those who needs wheels to get places.
Stunning if challenging trek through an epic Gorge. About 10 minutes drive from Wells. There is a car park.
Ebbor Gorge car park
DeerleapStunning if challenging trek through an epic Gorge. About 10 minutes drive from Wells. There is a car park.
Wonderful woodlands with wide paths good for pushchairs. Plenty of parking and picnic tables.
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Stockhill Wood
B3135Wonderful woodlands with wide paths good for pushchairs. Plenty of parking and picnic tables.
Opposite Stockhill woods is the ancient (disused) quarry now nature reserve. Find newts in the pond and climb the hill to explore a line of 11 ancient burial mounds in an epic landscape with only the sound of the larks to hear.
Priddy Mineries
Opposite Stockhill woods is the ancient (disused) quarry now nature reserve. Find newts in the pond and climb the hill to explore a line of 11 ancient burial mounds in an epic landscape with only the sound of the larks to hear.
A great woodland walk from the top of the Bishops Palace or Tor Hill Lane. Wind through the woodlands for a half hour or two hour walk.
Tor Wood View
Tor Wood ViewA great woodland walk from the top of the Bishops Palace or Tor Hill Lane. Wind through the woodlands for a half hour or two hour walk.
This is a popular and beautiful place to swim for both young and older. If it is very busy look for the footpath sign just over the bridge turn left and find a spot on the banks of the field to swim from.
West Lydford
This is a popular and beautiful place to swim for both young and older. If it is very busy look for the footpath sign just over the bridge turn left and find a spot on the banks of the field to swim from.