Join us for a social Saturday circular walk from Dead Woman’s Ditch Car Park.

February can be a silent month for wildlife – winter is scouring the land; it looks naked and clean. Things lie dormant, however, there is plenty of activity beneath the surface and new life running high this time of year. Search for snowdrops or scarlet elf cups, catkins and primroses, and find signs of spring emerging across the countryside.

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.

This Long Route is roughly 8km (3.5 mile) walk, plus extra for stoppages along the route.

Start time:

10am

Transport:

Car share where possible. Full details will be sent after booking for this event.

We’ll meet at 10am. There may be limited parking 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)

Bring snacks. Water (recommended 1 litre)

Waterproofs and warm clothing (though a weather report will be sent before the event)

Terrain:

An undulating walk across mixed terrain. Expect around 220m of climbing.

Safety:

Our Long Route Photo Walks are designed to be walked at a moderate and constant 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 park rules, and please respect other dog owners and fellow walkers. We cannot guarantee that every stile is suitable for dogs.