SOUTH SOMERSET CIRCLE 3
Misterton to Winsham 15.2Km 292m ascent
www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5113005781/
October 2022 Reviewed March 2023 Comments to [email protected]
Misterton to Winsham 15.2Km 292m ascent
www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5113005781/
October 2022 Reviewed March 2023 Comments to [email protected]
3.1 (GR 456 081) From Globe Inn walk 70m SE and turn R along Knowles Lane (SP Seaborough) and climb steadily 750m to grass triangle and fork L. Continue climbing 900m and follow as road bears 90 degrees L and 350m beyond, pass Down Barn Farm. The road starts to level out and after 450m the highest point is reached - that was a climb of 110m in 2.5Km! Downhill now for 600m to reach a house called “Kenilworth” at junction. Turn R (SP Bridleway) and follow for 1Km to entrance to West Farm. Go L and immediately R along grassy track for 200m to track then go R 50m then L along field keeping hedge on R. At end of field go R then L still with hedge on R. At end of field continue on concrete track for 700m passing through farmyard to reach road.
3.2 (GR 435 061) Turn R along road (this is part of the Monarch’s Way) and follow 1.5Km to junction and go L (SP Hewish). After 1.2 Km reach crossroads and continue ahead (SP Hewish) for 300m. Watch with care for bridleway on L and follow broad grass track tor 400m. At next field bear slightly L to continue on well-defined track to join hedge on L and descend gently. At end of field continue on track bearing R to reach a metal gate. Go through and continue along track, through a hedge gap then 450m passing through farmyard to road.
3.3 (GR 416 071) Go R for 90m then L along Dunsham Lane and follow for 1.2Km, passing under a railway bridge and past Manor Farm, to reach a crossroads. Go straight ahead (SP Wayford) passing the small church and Wayford Manor and after 1Km reach a small waterfall in Wayford Woods. Continue 1.9Km on hard surface road and where it bears R by farm, go L and immediately R along grass track in front of attractive farmhouse. Continue along track then along a narrow path for 200m through a wooded area, then a road for 250m to reach Church Street. Go R for 100m to the church. (GR 375 063)
There is a bus service between Winsham and Misterton. For timetables see www.travelinesw.com/
Suggested transport plan:
Park in Church Street, Winsham, catch bus towards Yeovil and alight Globe Inn, Misterton. Walk to Winsham
3.2 (GR 435 061) Turn R along road (this is part of the Monarch’s Way) and follow 1.5Km to junction and go L (SP Hewish). After 1.2 Km reach crossroads and continue ahead (SP Hewish) for 300m. Watch with care for bridleway on L and follow broad grass track tor 400m. At next field bear slightly L to continue on well-defined track to join hedge on L and descend gently. At end of field continue on track bearing R to reach a metal gate. Go through and continue along track, through a hedge gap then 450m passing through farmyard to road.
3.3 (GR 416 071) Go R for 90m then L along Dunsham Lane and follow for 1.2Km, passing under a railway bridge and past Manor Farm, to reach a crossroads. Go straight ahead (SP Wayford) passing the small church and Wayford Manor and after 1Km reach a small waterfall in Wayford Woods. Continue 1.9Km on hard surface road and where it bears R by farm, go L and immediately R along grass track in front of attractive farmhouse. Continue along track then along a narrow path for 200m through a wooded area, then a road for 250m to reach Church Street. Go R for 100m to the church. (GR 375 063)
There is a bus service between Winsham and Misterton. For timetables see www.travelinesw.com/
Suggested transport plan:
Park in Church Street, Winsham, catch bus towards Yeovil and alight Globe Inn, Misterton. Walk to Winsham
