Come on our wonderful winter Photo Walk exploring the Quantocks during this magical season.

This Short Route is a 5.75km (3.5 mile) walk and has a mixture of terrain, woodlands, and fairytale forests – we will cover some of the paths surrounding Great Wood as we embark on a journey from Triscombe Stone.

On 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 in nature that you can immerse yourself. 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 a leisurely chance to stretch the legs. The group will walk at a moderate pace, creating a visual record of what we see on the walk, however, stoppages will be limited.

Start time:

10am

What to bring:

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

Water (recommended 1 litre)

Terrain:

A gentle walk, with some steeper hill sections (manageable), sometimes muddy underfoot, some lanes to walk along.

Safety:

Our Short Route Photo Walks are designed to be walked at a moderate pace. It’s about taking in the photographic moments and being in nature, exercising gentle health for our mental health, but we will be mindful of reaching our destination in good time. 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.