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Walking Holiday on Somerset and Dorset's
Liberty Trail
Ham Hill to Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast

Liberty Trail in Dorset
This trail follows in the footsteps of 17th century men who walked to meet the Duke of Monmouth in 1680 at Lyme Regis in the hope of a better life by joining the Monmouth Rebellion. This Somerset and Dorset walk on the Liberty Trail can be combined with the River Parrett Trail, the
Leland Trail
and The South West Coast Path to make a longer walking holiday.
Walking holiday on the Liberty Trail in Somerset and Dorset Tour Duration:
4 nights, 3 days
Total Distance:
28 miles
Min/max daily distance:
7/11 miles
Average Daily distance:
9 miles
Grading:
easy/moderate
Features:

Ham Hill
Forde Abbey
Iron Age Hill Forts
The Cobb, Lyme Regis
Jurassic Coast
Day 1: Arrive at Ham Hill
You make your own way to Ham Hill. We can assist with coach or train transfers if necessary. Car parking is available for the duration of this Dorset walk.
Ham Hill Counrty Park on self-guided walking holiday on Liberty Trail in Somerset and Dorset
Liberty Trail in Dorset
Day 2: Ham Hill to Crewkerne.    7 miles    moderate
Explore one of Europe's largest iron age hill forts at Ham Hill before setting off on this walking holiday. In the sleepy villages along the route the buildings are made of the golden coloured local Ham Stone.
Forde Abbey on self-guided walking holiday on Liberty Trail in Somerset and Dorset
Day 3: Crewkerne to Thorncombe.    12 miles   moderate
Stroll through the rolling countryside and take in the views. Clapton Court Gardens near Wayford are one of Somerset's most interesting and beautiful gardens. Forde Abbey on the curve of the River Axe, originally a Cistercian Monastery, has an award winning garden. Here Dorset's Jubilee Trail crosses the Liberty Trail.
Lyme Regis on self-guided walking holiday on Liberty Trail in Somerset and Dorset

Day 4: Thorncombe to Lyme Regis.    10 miles   moderate
Today you walk passed two more Iron Age Hill Forts, Lambert's Castle and Coney's Castle. You can see as far as Chesil Beach and Portland Bill. There is lots to explore in Lyme Regis, a location popular with film makers. Stroll along the Cobb or hunt for fossils on the Jurassic Coast. You can extend the walk along the South West Coast Path.

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 Liberty 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
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 Liberty Trail

  • transfers back to car or station
  • parking facilities
  • rest days

4 nights from £209 per person
double occupancy

All prices subject to change

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.

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