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Walks 2 to 5 miles
 
Approximately 2.5 miles. One moderate ascent, otherwise fairly level. Pavements and field footpaths. One short section is muddy when wet.
 
Approximately 4 miles of gentle gradients, Mostly field footpaths with some village pavements and two short sections of 'busy' road walking. There are a number of stiles, some quite difficult to negotiate and several farm gates. Footpaths leading to the river can get very muddy, especially in winter of after heavy rain.
 
An interesting and varied walk, Approximately 4 miles, mostly field footpaths through open farmland and orchards. There are a number of stiles, some quite difficult to negotiate and several farm gates. Sections can be quite muddy after heavy rainfall.
 
Approximately 3.25 miles, mostly field footpaths through open farmland and some road walking. There are five stiles two quite difficult to negotiate, one slab stile and several farm, kissing and Bristol gates. Sections can be quite muddy after heavy rainfall. Some paths may be overgrown.
Ideal evening or early morning walk.
 
Approximately 3 miles, mostly field footpaths through open farmland. There are a number of stiles, some quite difficult to negotiate and several 'Bristol' farm gates. Sections can be quite muddy after heavy rainfall. Some paths may be overgrown.
 
Approximately 4.2.miles - Mostly farm foot paths. There are a dozen or more climbing Stiles, and a number of Kissing and Bristol Gates. While fairly level and easy going there is one(sometimes very muddy) ditch to be negotiated along the way. Horses, Cattle and Sheep may almost certainly be encountered en route.  
 
Approximately 4.5.miles - Mostly farm foot paths. There are are eight or nine climbing Stiles, and a number of Kissing and Bristol Gates. While fairly level and easy going there some paths are rough under foot. Fields may be extremely muddy after rain, so wellington boots may be a good idea. Horses, Sheep and one very cheeky Donkey, may almost certainly be encountered en route. 
 
Approximately 4.75.miles - Mostly farm tracks and pretty country lanes. There are no climbing Stiles, only one Slab Stile and a number of Gates. While fairly level and easy going there are two challenging banks which require some agility and reasonable fitness to negotiate At one point the A303 has to be crossed and extreme care must be taken as traffic on this road moves extremely fast
 
Approximately 3.5 miles - A mixture of footpaths, farm tracks and pretty country lanes. There are about half a dozen stiles and a number of farm gates. While fairly level and easy going there are a couple of stiles more difficult than most to negotiate At one point the main Ilminster road has to be crossed and extreme care must be taken as traffic on this road moves extremely fast.
 
Approximately four and a half miles circular walk through varied countryside. A very pretty and varied walk, hilly in some places. Mostly field footpaths, there are a number of stiles, farm gates and gullies to negotiate with some road walking and a couple of steepish hills. Suggested stop off midway for light refreshment at the Lord Poulett.
 
Approximately 4 miles, An interesting and varied walk, stopping off at The Volunteer, Seavington St Michael, Can be completed in just over two hours, at a leisurely pace allow three hours+ including 'pub time'. This is a mixture of road walking and field footpaths through open farmland. There are a minimum of stiles and gates. Sections can be quite muddy after heavy rainfall. 
 
WALKS IN OTHER AREAS
Dowlish Wake and Kingstone - Ilminster
Approximately 4.5 miles - Several Stiles
Field footpaths and some short sections along roads. Some sections may be muddy in winter.
 
Approximately 2.25 miles - No Stiles - Two Gates.
Roads, public footpaths, fields. A strenuous walk with a steep climb.
 
Approximately 2,5 miles - One Stile and Gate.
Tracks, country lanes, footpaths. Some slight inclines.
 
Charlton Mackrel - Near Somerton
Approximately 2/2.5 miles - Several stiles and slab stiles, two gates..
Mostly level throughout with one gentle ascent Road and field paths, muddy in wet weather. Only suitable for the moderately fit.
 
Keinton Mandeville - Near Somerton
Approximately 2/2.5 miles - Several stiles and slab stiles, two gates..
Mostly level throughout with one gentle ascent Road and field paths, muddy in wet weather. Only suitable for the moderately fit.