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Walking Holiday on Somerset's
Leland Trail

Stourhead to Ham Hill

Leland Trail
This is a gentle walk through South Somerset following the route taken by John Leland in the 16th century as he travelled through Somerset making an inventory of the country for Henry VIII. This Somerset walk on the Leland Trail can be combined with the River Parrett Trail, the Liberty Trail or the Macmillan Way West to make a longer walking holiday.
Walking holiday on the Leland Trail in Somerset Tour Duration:
4 nights, 3 days
Total Distance:
28 miles
Min/max daily distance:
6/14 miles
Average Daily distance:
9 miles
Grading:
easy/moderate
Features:

King Alred's Tower
Cadbury Castle
Ham Hill
Tintinhull House
Montacute House
Day 1: Arrive at Bruton
You make your own way to Bruton. We can assist with coach or train transfers if necessary. Car parking is available for the duration of this Somerset walk.
King Alfred's Tower on self-guided walking holiday on Leland Trail in Somerset
Castle Cary Market Hall on self-guided walking holiday on Leland Trail in Somerset Day 2: Bruton to Castle Cary.    8 miles    moderate
You start walking the Leland Trail at King Alfred's Tower, which stands on Kingsettle Hill and is part of the National Trust's Stourhead Estate. You walk west to Castle Cary along a ridge path. Down in the valleys are reminders of the age of steam.
Day 3: Castle Cary to Ilchester.    14 miles   moderate
Climb to the top of Cadbury Castle where you can see both ends of the Leyland Trail. The Roman town of Ilchester is the stop for the night and if you have time you can visit the Fleet Air Arm Museum.
Cadbury Castle on self-guided walking holiday on Leland Trail in Somerset
Montacute Gardens on self-guided walking holiday on Leland Trail in Somerset

Day 4: Ilchester to Ham Hill.    6 miles   easy
This part of the trail has so much to visit: the National Trust properties of Tintinhull House, Montacute House and Stoke Sub Hamdon Priory.

Day 5: Depart after breakfast
This walking holiday in the UK operates year round and in either direction.
Short walking breaks are also available, with 2 or 3 days walking. Just select the part of the path you want to walk.
The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
We have no minimum party size.
We pride ourselves on not cancelling holidays due to minimum numbers.

What's included
in your UK Walking Holiday
on the Leland Trail

  • accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
  • room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
  • daily luggage transfer<
  • support should there be any problems on route
  • detailed itineraries

4 nights from £209 per person
double occupancy

All prices subject to change

Other walks
in Somerset include:

SWCP

Coleridge
Way


Macmillan Way West

River Parrett Trail

Leland Trail


Liberty Trail

Great Gardens of Somerset

Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the Leland Trail

  • transfers back to car or station
  • parking facilities
  • rest days
How to get there
By Plane to Bristol where we can arrange transfer to Bruton
By Car to Bruton where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Castle Cary
Contact us for schedule and availability.
Lines are open 9am to 9pm 7 days a week.

telephone us+44 (0)1837 880075

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