Mells River Walk – Approx. 7.5 miles

Meeting Point – Outside the Talbot Inn, Mells, at the junction of Selwood Street and New St. BA11 3PN

We will set out past St Andrews Church, across the lane and field to join up with the Mells River Walk footpath. This leads onto the East Mendip Way, which we will follow to Great Elm. After enjoying some of the paths around the Mells River and Fordbury Water, we will go up onto the old Railway Line / Colliers Way, to head back to Mells.

We’ll find a spot for a short break half way round for lunch.

Once back at Mells, there will be the option for a drinks and snacks at either Mells Walled Garden, or the Talbot Inn.

Please ensure appropriate footwear, as some parts of the walk may be wet and muddy.

Parking
Free parking is available at the Recreation Ground Car Park. Longfield, Mells, BA11 3QB
There are also usually some spaces along Selwood St, closer to the Talbot Inn.

Lunch
There is no pre-booked meal for this walk, but we will take a break approx. half way round for those bringing their own packed lunch.

Route Map:
https://www.komoot.com/tour/2819433040/zoom
https://w3w.co////simulator.stuffing.sleeper

Somerset Singles walking group:
£1 fee is payable on the day and this is to help towards the subscription fee for use of Meet Up App

WEATHER
If bad weather is forecast, the walk will be cancelled the day before.
If the weather is horrendous on the day it will be cancelled on the morning of the walk, by 9:00 am
PLEASE CHECK THE EVENT DETAILS ON THE WEBSITE OR APP BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR THE WALK.
If you can’t make the event, please amend you RSVP to not going so we are not waiting unnecessarily

GROUP DISCLAIMER, PLEASE READ
By signing up to this event you accept the Somerset Singles Group disclaimer as shown below:-
• You attend the walk entirely at your own risk and you are responsible for your own safety at all times. Neither the Somerset Singles, or your walk host, can accept any responsibility.
• Your walking host is not a professionally qualified leader and this meet up is for friends and is run on a not for profit basis.
• When walking there are risks with the surface conditions, cattle, roads and other hazards and obstructions that we cannot be accountable for. Dogs must be on a lead and walk with the group (if allowed on the walk).
• You have your own health issues, which are known only to you and we are not responsible for those. If you have any illness, or need to leave the walk at any time - please let the walk host know.
• No responsibility will be accepted by the host or group in the event of an accident and/or injury to a participant, or their property, however caused.
• To minimise the risk of injury please wear appropriate clothing and have sufficient water and food for the length of the walk.