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.


Historical Note for interest: Now in our 8th Year

The SCPTA family rambles instigated by Jim Scott, commenced in 2002 and were described in the 2003 Bearings as 'friendly explorations around the Sidcot/Winscombe backyard". The first walk took place on a Saturday morning following the start section of the Wessex Walk from Sidcot via Oakridge Lane and Winscombe Drove to Winterhead Hill and on to Shipham. Following the route through Templars Way to Lippiatt Lane. heading south and skirting the south side of Rowberrow Warren to Longbottom.

Taking the road west to Lillypool and then Winscombe Drove descending the Combe back to Sidcot.
About 50 or so souls made the walk, including a significant number of boarders - Both the Saturday morning timing and the walk being a bit of a shock to their systems.