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View of the Old Quarry – Asham Wood loop from Asham Wood

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View of the Old Quarry – Asham Wood loop from Asham Wood

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View of the Old Quarry – Asham Wood loop from Asham Wood

04:07

15.1km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.88 km

View of the Old Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Rocks here to sit and pause and look over the forest and into the old quarry. Look out for buzzards and butterflies.

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7.55 km

Panoramic Viewpoint of Standing Stone and Quarry

Highlight • Natural Monument

8.29 km

Asham Wood

Forest

9.07 km

Footpath Through Fields Towards Cranmore Tower

Highlight • Trail

A series of fields and gates leaning towards the woods and cranmore tower

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9.89 km

Cranmore Tower and Café

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1860, this folly rises imperiously out of woodland on the edge of the Mendip Hills. The tower of sometimes open to the public and it's worth hiking to …

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10.3 km

Cranmore Tower

Highlight • Monument

13.1 km

Asham Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

The biggest ancient semi-natural woodland in the Mendips, Asham Wood is an absolute pleasure to stroll around. Diverse in plants and wildlife, this forest comes alive in spring and summer. …

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14.0 km

Tree Swing

Highlight • Structure

14.2 km

Asham Wood Entrance

Highlight • Forest

Asham Wood is the largest and most diverse of the ancient semi-natural woods in the Mendips. Inside there are loads of trails to explore on bike or foot!

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15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.09 km

3.98 km

1.84 km

171 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.49 km

6.09 km

1.86 km

188 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

16°C

12 %

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View of the Old Quarry – Asham Wood loop from Asham Wood

View of the Old Quarry

Panoramic Viewpoint of Standing Stone and Quarry

Footpath Through Fields Towards Cranmore Tower

Cranmore Tower and Café

Cranmore Tower

Asham Wood

Tree Swing

Asham Wood Entrance

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