Sandford Hill 1st March 2008 5 Miles

This walk is the 2nd Ramble to take in Sandford Hill.

Picture: Sidcot and Winscombe from Sandford Hill

Leaving Sidcot School via Oakridge Lane, cross the A38 into Hillyfields. Take the FP to the right beside a bungalow and descend the hill and cross a field. In the 2nd field take a bearing to the NW Corner and enter Shipham Lane. Turn left and then take the next right. At the end of the lane take the FP west and then follow the FP east up Sandford Hill and along the ridge to the eastern end. Take the track SW towards Star, reaching the A38 just east of the Star Inn. Cross the A38 and take the lane SE up towards Shipham. Emerging around the cottages into Shipham Lane. Turn right and proceed for 100 metres or so and take the FP to the left. Follow the FP progressively round to the right (W) to reach Winterhead. Turn left and after 50 metres turn right through the gate at Winterhead Farm. Pass through the paddock and cross The Avenue and follow the FP across 2 fields to emerge over an elevated stile into a 3rd field. Turn right and follow the hedge and pass into the next field keeping the line to the right of the copse of trees. Pass though the gate into Tom's field, cross the field and pass into Newcombe Lane. Walk down the lane to reach Oakridge Lane returning to the Start Point.