Things to Do around South Somerset

South Somerset offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as rolling hills, meadows, and ancient woodlands. There are more than 3,000 routes available, with an average rating of 4.41 stars.

Popular hiking routes in South Somerset include trails at Ham Hill Country Park, the Montacute House to Whitcombe Valley loop, and the Cadbury Castle & Corton Ridge loop. The River Parrett Trail offers a 50-mile (80 km) walking route through the countryside. For more options, refer to the Hiking around South Somerset guide.

South Somerset provides numerous trails suitable for all fitness levels, including easy walks. Ham Hill Country Park is noted for general walking and jogging, offering well-marked trails. The region's diverse terrain includes gentle slopes and tranquil paths. The Easy hikes around South Somerset guide offers specific routes.

The South Somerset 80-mile (129 km) Cycleway is a significant draw, guiding cyclists along country lanes and through market towns. The area also features sections of the National Cycle Network and other country lanes suitable for touring and road cycling. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around South Somerset and Cycling around South Somerset provide detailed information.

South Somerset offers options for both mountain biking and gravel biking. The region's varied terrain, including ancient woodlands and rural paths, supports these activities. Specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around South Somerset and Gravel biking around South Somerset guides.

Key natural features include Ham Hill Country Park, the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and sections of the Somerset Levels. Landmarks also include Elizabethan mansions like Montacute House and Barrington Court, and ancient Iron Age hillforts.

South Somerset provides numerous trails suitable for jogging and running. Ham Hill Country Park is a popular spot for joggers, featuring well-marked trails. The Running Trails around South Somerset guide offers specific routes for this activity.

South Somerset features more than 3,000 routes on komoot. These routes have been explored by over 33,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars, based on more than 2,000 ratings.

The landscapes of South Somerset are diverse, ranging from rolling hills and expansive meadows to tranquil riverside paths and ancient woodlands. Notable areas include the Blackdown Hills AONB with its gentle slopes, and the low-lying Somerset Levels along the River Parrett.

Komoot offers several guides for South Somerset, including Hiking around South Somerset, Road Cycling Routes around South Somerset, and Running Trails around South Somerset. Other guides cover easy hikes, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking.

For general inquiries about Somerset, the Visit Somerset website is a comprehensive resource. The main telephone number for Somerset Council, which encompasses former South Somerset District Council functions, is 0300 123 2224. For Ham Hill Country Park, a direct number of 01935 823617 is available.