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.


Sandford Hill - Star and Shipham 23 Jan 2010 (4 miles)

The walk left School along Oakridge Lane to the A38, crossing into Hillyfields and taking the footpath on the right at the side of the bungalow, descending through the garden and into the fields beyond. Cross three fields and use the style to reach Shipham Lane. Following the Lane, then taking the track to the right and at the end following the footpath to the left and then to the right. Continuing until reaching a fence with a path up hill to the left (north) and climbing until reaching the next track. Take the track to the right (east) and continue out of the wood and across the fields.

Continuing until reaching a track (south) to descend Sandford Hill joining the lane to reach the A38 near the Star Inn. Crossing the A38 at the Star and taking the sunken footpath Cheddarcombe Lane, continuing until reaching the road. Crossing the road and turning right to take the next footpath to the left. Following the footpath until reaching Winterhead, turning right at the cross road and walking a few metres to Winterhead Farm. Taking the footpath through the farm gate to the right and following the footpath between the paddocks, cross the lane. Following the footpath across three fields to a stile cross the stile, turning right following the hedge. Crossing two fields to reach Newcombe Lane and returning to School.