Day 26 Oakhill Circuit from September 2016 Country Walking

Today we are walking with Ally. This walk follows lanes, tracks and field paths in a circuit around Oakhill in Somerset. It also includes a section along the route of the Roman Fosse Way. Starting in Oakhill the walk heads north and then west climbing to one of the highest points on the East Mendips at the ramparts of the iron age hill fort of Maesbury.

From here, on a clear day, the views are probably impressive through to the City of Wells and Glastonbury Tor. However today there is a low mist shrouding the land and views are considerably limited. From here the route turns south and then east before crossing the busy A37 and turning onto a byway which follows the route of the Fosse Way towards and through the beautiful stand of beech trees which is Beacon Hill Wood.

From here we rejoin the old roman road before turning west
to complete the circuit at Oakhill.

Certainly a walk worth repeating on a clear day in the spring and/or autumn.

7.8 miles