The SCPTA Family Rambles are placed here for your enjoyment as family walks on the Mendip Hills around Sidcot and the local area. Most of the walks commence at Sidcot School but some may commence at other local sites.
Free parking is available in Winscombe village about 0.5 miles from Sidcot School. Please DO NOT park near the School.


Kings Wood 9 Feb 2008 5 Miles

Picture: Cheddar Valley and Reservoir from Wavering Down ridge above Cross
From Sidcot School take Oakridge Lane south to Oakridge Close and take the FP to the right of Oakridge Lane. Continue along the FP across the road and continue to a cross FP and turn right. Continue until reaching the A38. Cross the A38 and take Fullers Lane until reaching a FP on right. Take the FP to reach the Strawberry Line Path and turn left. Continue to the south end of Shute Shelve Tunnel and a little beyond taking a path on right to go back up above the tunnel and Kings Wood. Pass into Kings Wood and take the path to the left-south and continue below the hill until reaching a bottom of the Wavering Down Ridge. Turn right up the ridge and continue the bearing until meeting the gate in the wall at Hill Farm, below the summit of Wavering Down. Pass through the gate and continue down the hill until reaching Winscombe Church. Pass through the churchyard and continue along the approach lane to Church Road. Turn left North and continue to Eastwell Lane and turn right. Continue along the lane to take the FP on right. Follow the FP into the wood and cross the brook and cross 4 fields to reach Yadley Lane. Enter the lane and turn left then right to reach the Strawberry Line Path and enter the recreation ground. Take the FP at the end of the recreation ground to the north side and continue to the A38 at Fountain Lane junction. Proceed along Fountain Lane to reach the starting point.