STOCKHILL WOODS SPRUCE TRAIL - STILE FREE, EASY ACCESS

DIFFICULTY & TRAIL TYPE INFORMATION & WALK HIGHLIGHTS

EASY | SUITABLE FOR A RANGE OF ABILITIES Stockhill Woods is a coniferous

Ramblers Category 2. Generally good surfacing with stony stretches (stones up to woodland within the Mendip
40mm) which can become loose and uneven in heavy rain. Some earth or grass track- Hills Area of Outstanding
ways. The route includes some undulating slopes with a cross camber in places. Considered Natural Beauty
generally suitable for many scooters and buggies, particularly those with medium or large
Renowned for its nightjar and
size wheels and adequate batteries.
long-eared owl populations,
DISTANCE & OS MAP there is no shortage of wildlife

Mendip Hills AONB Unit

1.8km to see.
Explorer 141: Cheddar Gorge & Mendip Hills West There is a medium-sized free
Landranger 182: Weston-super-Mare car park, a small number of
picnic benches and a circular
FACILITIES
easy access trail.
• Pubs: Castle of Comfort on the B3135 or Queen Victoria in Priddy
• Farm shop and seasonal campsite in Priddy, free parking on the village green Stockhill Woods is one of three
woodland plantations up on
• Supermarkets, B&Bs / hotels and toilets in nearby city of Wells
the top of the Mendip Hills plateau and sits over 200 metres above sea level. It is
favourited amongst users for it’s peace and tranquillity and it is popular with pho-
HOW TO GET THERE tographers . It is a place that can be enjoyed in all weathers but best avoided
BY BIKE: The car park at the Blackmoor Reserve is 2 miles off the Sustrans National during high winds.
Cycle Route 3 www.sustrans.org.uk
BY BUS: 638 from Wells to Keynsham stops at Hunters Lodge 1 mile away (Tuesday
only) AONB SPECIAL QUALITIES TO LOOK
OUT FOR
BY CAR: Stockhill Woods car park is on Old Bristol Road off of the B3135 with the • Historic lead mining “gruffy ground”
nearest postcode BA5 3AS
• A variety of plants and wildlife.
• Tranquillity and views across the
RESPECT - PROTECT - ENJOY Mendip plateau.
Sections of this circular walk travel through wildlife-friendly areas. • Views to North Hill and Priddy Nine
Barrows, - a series of Neolithic burial
Please be aware of this and know your Countryside chambers.
Code:

MENDIP HILLS AONB UNIT

• Leave gates and property as you find them and

CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 01761 462338
mendip@mendiphillsaonb.org.uk mendiphillsaonb.org.uk
STOCKHILL WOODS SPRUCE TRAIL - STILE FREE, EASY ACESS

DIRECTIONS & INFORMATION

(1) From the car park locate the picnic area just in front of
the main entrance. You will be following the Spruce
Trail marked with purple arrows. There is an option to
do a shorter route which is signposted.

(2) Follow the signs at the junction, turning left, and

following the wide gravel path to the next junction.

(3) At this next junction, turn left and follow the purple
arrows back to the car park.