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LATEST NEWS & MEMBER NOTICES
- WALK LEADERS NEEDED please. We have dates to fill on the Wednesday and Saturday Walks Programme. Anyone interested in leading a walk who has completed the Walk Leader training, please go to our latest Walks Programme for available dates and let Maureen or Peter know.
- West Somerset Ramblers AGM Saturday, 28th November - 10:00am - Townsend House, Minehead, TA24 5RG. All members invited to attend. Light refreshments available from 9:30am.
- West Somerset Ramblers CHRISTMAS LUNCH - TAKING BOOKINGS NOW See below for further details
- NEW TO THE RAMBLERS OR WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? Come and join us for a walk - Scroll down for further information.
Welcome to West Somerset Ramblers
Notices:
West Somerset Ramblers AGM Saturday, 28th November - 10:00am - Townsend House, Minehead, TA24 5RG. All members welcome. Light refreshments available from 9:30am.
West Somerset Ramblers CHRISTMAS LUNCH at the Northfield Hotel - further details above ⬆ - please book as soon as possible to avoid missing this festive treat!
Winter Walks Programme and Newsletter
Our Winter Programme 1 December 2026 - 31 March 2027 and latest Newsletter are now available. View, print or download the documents here.
Come and join us for a walk
Choose a walk
Take a look at the Our Next Walks section at the top of this page or choose the Walks tab for full details and a printable programme. New to the Ramblers? You’re welcome to try a few walks before deciding whether to join.
Book ahead—or just come along
- If you can, please book with the walk leader using the contact details shown with the walk.
- If your plans change, a quick message to the leader would be appreciated.
- Deciding on the day? No problem - just arrive at the start point 10 minutes before the published start time.
Walk days, times and distances
- Wednesdays: 4–6 miles, usually start at 10.00am. These walks are generally slower paced.
- Saturdays: 8–11 miles, usually starting at 10.15am.
Our walks explore Exmoor and the Brendon and Quantock Hills. Visitors and anyone thinking of joining us are always very welcome.
A few things to bring
- Check the walk details before setting off, just in case anything has changed.
- Wear comfortable walking boots or shoes, along with windproof/waterproof clothing if needed.
- Bring plenty of water and, if required, a hot drink.
- Bring a packed lunch for Saturday walks.
- Many routes include hills and muddy ground—it is all part of the adventure!
While we’re out
- Please stay behind the walk leader and follow their guidance so everyone can enjoy the walk safely.
- You must be over 16 to walk unaccompanied.
- Under-16s must be accompanied by an appropriate adult.
- Dogs are not permitted, except registered assistance dogs kept under close control.
For further details about group walks or becoming a member of the Ramblers, contact our Membership Secretary Mary Hornsby using the Contacts tab above, and check out our Facebook Group page. We look forward to walking with you!
Interested in leading a walk?
Contact our walk organisers, Peter Williams and Maureen Sable. Click on the Articles tab for forms and grid references.
Walk Leaders - Find forms and useful information under the Articles tab above. You can access training resources for Walk Leaders by logging in to your account on the Ramblers website. Just scroll down to "Training Materials".
Are you looking for new walking routes? Click on our Links tab above to find full details of circular walking routes on Exmoor from Countryfile, Walking Britain and The Best of Exmoor