Pylle is a village and civil parish located in Somerset, England, approximately 4 miles southwest of Shepton Mallet. The area is characterized by diverse countryside, serving as a base for exploring the Mendip district and the Somerset Levels. This region offers varied terrain suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
Pylle provides opportunities for outdoor activities across its varied landscape. The surrounding area, including the Mendip Hills, offers paths…
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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79.2km
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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03:09
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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55.8km
04:01
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6.98km
00:44
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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98.5km
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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04:01
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:55
390m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Pylle offers opportunities for Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Touring cycling. The area features diverse countryside, including parts of the Mendip district and the Somerset Levels, suitable for various outdoor pursuits. Over 10,000 visitors have explored routes in Pylle.
Pylle provides access to various hiking paths and rural trails. Routes like the Pennard Hill from Pylle walk offer views of the Somerset countryside. The nearby Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, contain more than 270 miles (440 km) of public rights of way. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Pylle guide.
The region around Pylle is suitable for road cycling, featuring varied scenery and historic areas. Cyclists can explore quiet country lanes and sections of redeveloped railway lines. The Road Cycling Routes around Pylle guide provides specific route information.
Pylle and its surrounding areas offer trails suitable for mountain biking. The region's diverse terrain, including parts of the Mendip Hills, provides options for off-road cycling. The MTB Trails around Pylle guide offers detailed information on available routes.
Pylle offers routes suitable for various fitness levels, including easier options. The Strawberry Line, a redeveloped disused railway line, provides a traffic-free greenway that is suitable for cyclists. For hiking, the Easy hikes around Pylle guide highlights less strenuous options.
Pylle is close to the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for ancient woodlands and limestone grasslands. Glastonbury Tor, a prominent hill, offers expansive views from its summit. The region also features the Somerset Levels, a low-lying wetland area.
The Strawberry Line is a redeveloped disused railway line near Pylle, offering a traffic-free greenway. It is suitable for walkers, cyclists, and equestrians in some sections. Once completed, it will connect Shepton Mallet to Clevedon, with more than half the route currently open.
Pylle is a recognized destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 10,000 visitors sharing their experiences. Routes in the area have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars, based on 699 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Pylle, including Road Cycling Routes around Pylle, Hiking around Pylle, Easy hikes around Pylle, Running Trails around Pylle, MTB Trails around Pylle, and Cycling around Pylle.
Information regarding the Pylle Parish Council can typically be found through the Somerset Council website. While a direct official website for the parish council is not readily available, contact details are often listed on the larger district or unitary authority council sites.
A general contact number associated with the Pylle area is +441749838885. This number is for a local business, the Pylle Emporium and Gallery, which can provide local information.
The Somerset Circle is an envisioned 88-mile (142 km) mostly traffic-free circuit. It aims to link Bristol, Bath, the Mendip Hills, the Somerset Levels, and the coast. More than two-thirds of this route is already completed.

