Mendip Way - East Section
Sample eastern Mendip Way on a short self-guided walking holiday: the perfect weekend getaway. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Mendip Way - East Section
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A self-guided walk from Wells to Frome, exploring the eastern section of the Mendip Way.
From £280 per person
The east section of the Mendip Way starts in the tiny city of Wells and continues through the countryside of the Mendip Hills to the ancient town of Frome. The trail utilises an old Roman road and enjoys tranquil woodland scenery, visiting quiet villages and market towns along the way.
The views from Cranmore Tower, the highest point on the trail, are far-reaching and stunning, while other sites of interest include the impressive Cathedral at Wells, traces of prehistoric settlements at Shepton Mallet and the magnificent Bishop’s Palace.
Exploring the wonderful collection of historic houses in Wells, including Bishop’s Palace and Vicar’s Close.
Reaching the highest point on the Mendip Way at Cranmore Tower and admiring the far-reaching views.
Experiencing the peace and tranquillity of ancient woodlands on route to Frome.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWE1 | From Wells to Frome | 2 days walking | £280 |
Travel to Wells where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Wells to Shepton Mallet. 8 miles (13km)
Shepton Mallet to Frome. 12 miles (19km)
Depart from Frome after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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