Join our February Photo Walk Short Route, a circular walk from North Petherton, capturing the woodlands and wonder of winter on the Quantock Hills.

During our Quantock Hills Photo Walks it doesn’t matter if you don’t have a fancy camera or technical expertise, it’s about appreciating your surroundings and finding somewhere natural that you can immerse yourself this time of year. The camera is a fantastic tool to encourage you to slow down and focus your attention, it’s a mindfulness exercise and can be a very relaxing process.

Our Short Route Photo Walk is for anyone who would like a dose of nature, but would like to spend a while enjoying each stage of the journey on foot. Perhaps you need a little longer to frame and compose your shot, or you need plenty of time to walk the route. We’ll all walk with each other at a relaxed pace, slowing down and observing our surroundings.

This Short Route is a 6.5km walk and has flatter terrain which includes 117m elevation across the day.

Start time:

10am (we will aim to be back by 1pm)

Transport:

This walk will start from the North Petherton Community Centre. We’ll meet at 10am and it is easily found here. The car park is free, but there are limited spaces so if you can lift share please do. (If you need transport, and otherwise couldn’t attend, for yourself or several in your group, then we may be able to arrange collection from a local hub).

What to bring:

Hiking boots, or stout walking boots (our walks can be wet and boggy with mixed terrain)

Snacks and a packed lunch. We will try to arrange a sharing flask, feel free to bring your own.

Water (recommended 1 litre)

Waterproofs and warm clothing

Terrain:

A gentle ascent and descent, woodlands, sometimes muddy and rocky underfoot, fields and some pavement.

Safety:

Our Short Route Photo Walks are designed to be walked at a steady pace, to be as enjoyable as possible for everyone, so that we can take in the surroundings. It’s about taking in the photographic moments and being in nature, exercising gentle health for our mental health, it’s not about rushing to finish. Participants are responsible for their own health and safety. If you are unsure, please contact us and we’ll be happy to share details about the walk. jonathan.barrett@somerset.gov.uk

Participants are responsible for wearing suitable footwear & clothing for the environment. Participants are responsible for assessing their own risk, the safety of themselves and the suitability of any equipment used.

Any medical conditions that may affect the participants during the walk should be notified to the walk leader/facilitator prior to the start of the walk.

Dogs:

Dogs are welcome, however, please notify us if you plan on bringing your dog/s. We ask that where there are livestock grazing, and fields, dogs must be on leads. Please observe the Countryside Code, and please respect other dog owners and fellow walkers. We cannot guarantee that every stile is suitable for dogs.

Full details will be sent on booking.

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