Naturally Healthy Month - Connecting people and nature to help promote health and wellbeing across Somerset this May.

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1 Healthy Month - Connecting people and nature to help promote health and wellbeing across this May. Mendip Programme Shepton Mallet - Playing Out Tuesday 1st, Tuesday 8th, Tuesday 15th & Tuesday 22nd- 3.30pm A chance for children and parents/carers to play out and have some fun. Free. Where: Collett Park Shepton Mallet Soms BA4 5TT Contact: Ubley Warren Wednesday 2nd am, Finish pm Continuing the rebuild of the internal boundary wall between. Wear sturdy footwear, bring wet weather gear and a packed lunch. Gloves, PPE and hot drinks provided. Free. Where: Roadside at the Charterhouse end of Velvet Bottom ST Contact: michellekent@somersetwildlife.org or Shepton Mallet Health Walks Wednesday 2nd, Wednesday 16th and Wednesday 30th am for start A steady paced walk in Shepton and surrounding area, with some hills and possibly steps. Just turn up. Free. Where: Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre, 11 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5PG. Emma Bradshaw Frome - Playing Out Thursday 3rd, Thursday 10th, Thursday 17th & Thursday 24th pm A chance for children and parents/carers to play out and have some fun. Free. Where: Victoria Park Frome (in front of café) BA11 Contact: Cheddar Wood Edge Thursday 3rd am, Finish pm Replace hurdle gates with field gates & repair boundary fences. Wear sturdy footwear, bring wet weather gear and a packed lunch. Gloves, PPE and hot drinks provided. Free. Where: Park on Cheddar Rd in Axbridge (close to Yacht Club entrance) ST Contact: michellekent@somersetwildlife.org or Glastonbury Health Walks Friday 4th, Friday 11th, Friday 18th, Friday 25th am for a start. Join us for a climb up Glastonbury Tor and take in the wonderful views of the Levels. This is a long walk and includes a steep incline and lots of steps. Just turn uo. Free. Where: Glastonbury Health Centre, Wells Road, Glastonbury BA6 9DD Wildlife and Wonder Saturday 5th am Celebrate this beautiful ancient woodland. We re running sessions in woodland crafts, bird calls, Tai Chi, nature discovery, charcoal making and much more! Morning or afternoon tickets avaliable Morning sessions 9.00am to 1.15pm and Afternoon sessions pm. Adults 4 Children 2. Where: Asham Wood, Nr Downhead Grid Ref: ST Contact: events@somsersetwildlife.org.uk Exercise with a difference Wednesday 9th am Join the Mendip Hills AONB service and National Trust for some fresh air and gentle exercise whilst helping to make a difference to the local area through practical tasks. Free. Where: Tor Hill, Wells (Grid ref: ST ) Wells Health Walk Wednesday 9th and Wednesday 23rd am A walk in and around Wells, using paths, tracks, possibly fields and stiles if suitable. Just turn up. Free. Where: Pickwicks Café, 25/27 Broad Street, Wells BA5 2DJ Street Health Walks Saturday 12th am for start A walk in and around Street on footpaths, lanes and tracks, with some inclines. Just turn up. Free. Where: Strode Theatre, Strode College, Church Road, Street BA16 0AB. Long Wood Wednesday 16th am, Finish pm Removal of Pendulous Sedge (Invasive species). Replace post & rail fence at reserve entrance. Replace planking on footbridge. Wear sturdy footwear, bring wet weather gear and a packed lunch. Gloves, PPE and hot drinks provided. Free. Where: Black Rock Gate (Cheddar Gorge Road) ST Contact: michellekent@somersetwildlife.org or Wild Day Out - Family Bioblitz and Picnic Saturday 19th am Join us for a free wild day out for the family and take part in bug hunting, pond dipping, reptile hunting, land art and more. Free. Where: Sladers Leigh (Grid Ref: ST )

2 Whatcombe Fields wildlife discovery Tuesday 22nd pm Discover the wildlife and plants of Whatcombe Fields whilst helping to compile a list of the species that the Fields support, to help shape ongoing management. Free, only 20 place, booking essential. Where: Whatcombe Fields, Frome Contact: events@somsersetwildlife.org.uk Reading the Landscape Mindfulness Walk Saturday 26th pm Join us for a walk at Deer Leap, a South West Heritage Trust reserve, for a mindfulness session with a view. Free. Where: Deer Leap Car Park, Wells, BA5 1EL Cheddar Gorge Explorer Trail Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th pm Join the Mendip Hills AONB service and National Trust for an afternoon of family fun in Cheddar Gorge. Explore the gorge and have a go at the Explorer Quiz Trail. There will also be some craft activities to try. Free. Where: National Trust Shop and Information Centre, Cheddar Gorge, BS27 3QE Herbal Plant Walk Tuesday 29th pm During the May Health Month find out about the abundance of natural plants growing in the wayside and hedgerows; which can be used to aid well-being and treat many everyday ailments. Free, booking essential. Where: Wookey Goat Farm Postcode BA5 1DT, OS Ref: ST Contact: jaye.mantle@btinternet.com Chancellors Farm Wednesday 30th am, Finish Infrastructure repair and maintenance around the farm well as dry stone walling repair along the boundary of the hay meadows. Wear sturdy footwear, bring wet weather gear and a packed lunch. Gloves, PPE and hot drinks provided. Free. Where: Chancellors Farm off the B3135 Plummers Lane at ST Contact: james.ozolins@somersetwildlife.org Due to the large number of health walks on offer it hasn t been possible to list them all here. Health walks are a brilliant way to not only get active but to meet new people. For a full list of walks on offer in Mendip visit Nether Stowey Health Walks Tuesday 1st and Tuesday 15th am Beginner-intermediate walk. Short walks at an easy pace and on fairly even ground. Free. Where: Quantock Medical Centre Burnham Health Walks Wednesday 2nd, Wednesday16th and Wednesday 30th pm Beginner-intermediate walk. Short walks at an easy pace and on fairly even ground. Free. Where: Victoria Park GP Surgary Buggy Active Every Wednesday am Want to get active but can t leave the little ones? Well bring them along to Buggy Active. A brisk walk and light exercise, suitable for all. A great way for those with little ones to build exercise into their busy schedule. Free. Where: Meet outside school gates at Eastover Primary School, Wellington Rd, Bridgwater TA6 5EX Contact: Cheddar Health Walk Saturday 5th and Saturday 19th am Beginner-intermediate walk. Includes some steps, steeps sections and uneven paths. Free. Where: Cheddar Library, BS27 3NB Bridgwater Health Walks Monday 7th and Monday 21st pm Wheelchair Walk - Open to all. Short walks at an easy pace and on fairly even ground. Free. Where: Steart Marshes Main Car Park, TA5 2PU Sedgemoor Programme Nether Stowey Health Walks Tuesday 8th and Tuesday 22nd am Beginner-intermediate walk. Includes some steps, steeps sections and uneven paths. Free. Where: Quantock Medical Centre Countryside de-stress for wellbeing walk Wednesday 9th May pm A walk with stops to relax and appreciate the joys of the countryside with birdsong, wildflowers and beautiful landscapes. Free. Where: Aisholt Church Car Park, TA5 1AR Bridgwater Health Walks Monday 14th May pm Beginner-intermediate walk. Short walks at an easy pace and on fairly even ground. Free. Where: Greyhound Pub, Stogursey Steart Marshes Open Day Sunday 20th am, until 3.30pm Events, activities and demonstrations around the wetland walkway at Steart Marshes. Come and learn about the wildlife and recent developments on the reserve. Free. Where: WWT Steart Marshes, Stert Drove TA5 2PU Contact: steart-marshes/ Wildlife Walk Saturday 26th am Discover the flora and fauna of Steart Marshes on this walk led by a local expert. Suggested Donations. Where: WWT Steart Marshes, Stert Drove TA5 2PU Contact: steart-marshes/ Due to the large number of health walks on offer it hasn t been possible to list them all here. Health walks are a brilliant way to not only get active but to meet new people. For a full list of walks on offer in Sedgemoor visit

3 South Programme Langport Monday Health Walk Mondays am Walks are mainly on the flat but some of the terrain can be a bit uneven and muddy when wet. The walks finish back at the library where refreshments are provided for a modest fee! Free. Where: Langport Library Contact: Shirley Robinson on Yeovil - Walk and Talk at Ryalls Park Mondays (not bank holidays) pm A gentle low impact walk for beginners who would like to start exercising and socialise. (You do not need to be a patient at Ryalls Park to attend the walk). Free. Where: Ryalls Park Medical Centre, Yeovil, BA21 3BA Contact: Cheryl /Fran on Milborne Port Health Walks Every other Monday pm Country walks off roads, on pavements and up short inclines to help build confidence, stay healthy, socialise, increase mobility and discover the local area. Free. Where: Milborne Port Surgery, DT9 5FH Contact: Chris Beechey and Sally Oxford or or christopher.beechey@ milborneportsurgery.nhs.uk Broadway Health Walks 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Tuesday am Mixture of roadway and countryside routes. Free. Where: Standerwick Orchard Village Green, Broadway Contact: Vera Pharaoh on vera@mhpharaoh.co.uk or Wincanton Health Walk Tuesdays am Please arrive early to fill in a health questionnaire before the walk. Booking Where: The Balsam Centre, Wincanton Contact: Ali Leftwich on Crewkerne Health Walks Every Tuesday am Mixture of pavement and countryside routes. Free. Where: Crewkerne Aqua Centre Contact: Sue and Mike Frackiewicz on or suefrack@btinternet.com Ilminster Health Walk Tuesdays am Walks may be off road, on fields, woods and tracks so please wear suitable footwear. Free. Where: Tesco (main entrance), Shudrick Lane, Ilminster, TA19 0BQ Contact: Frances White on or or fran.white2@gmail.com Yeovil Health Walks Tuesdays pm Town and countryside footpaths in Yeovil Country Park and the surrounding area, routes may be hilly. Free. Where: The Gateway Cafe, Yeovil Contact: Ian and Shirley Holloway on or ianh7062@gmail.com Curry Rivel Health Walk 1st and 3rd Wednesday am Walks are generally flat covering a mixture of urban terrain and fields in dry weather. Free. Where: The Green, Curry Rivel (Parking available near the green or in the car park behind sandpits heating centre) Contact: Andrew Jordan on Chard Health Walks Every Wednesday am Routes in and around the Chard area, starting at the Boden Centre. Free. Where: Boden Centre/Boden St, Chard TA20 2AX Contact: David Coath on or davidcoath@hotmail.co.uk Bruton Health Walks Thursdays 11.00am Generally flat covering a mixture of pavement and fields in dry weather. Please wear suitable footwear. Free. Where: Entrance to Bruton Museum, 26 High Street, Bruton, BA10 0AA Contact: Bryan Peason on or bryan.pearson@talktalk.net Somerton Short Walks 4th Thursday am Gentle low impact walk for beginners who would like to start exercising and socialise. Free. Where: Somerton Sports Club, Gassons Lane, Somerton, TA11 6HS Contact: Mo Fletcher on or Fletcher080@btinternet.com Martock Health Walks 3rd Friday am Everyone welcome for a friendly and social walk covering a mixture of pavement and countryside routes. Free. Where: The Precinct (Moorland Shopping Centre, Martock) Contact: Maggie on Nordic Walking Wednesday 2nd, Wednesday 9th, Wednesday 16th and Wednesday 23rd- 6.00pm Learn how to Nordic Walk for improved whole body fittness. Please complete the Physical Exercise Readniness Questionnaire before attending goo.gl/forms/fbqg0hv3fshlbsr32. Booking essential 30 for the four sessions. Where: Ninesprings Country Park, Yeovil meet on the footpath next to Goldstones Leisure Centre Contact: markhodgson@polesahead.co.uk or Green Space at Stokehill Thursday 3rd, Monday 7th, Friday 11th, Thursday 17th and Monday 21st am A guided walk around the farm, learning about the wildflower meadows, hedgerows, sheep and lambs, rescue ponies and more. Refreshments included. Booking Where: Stokehill, Wincanton, BA9 8HY Contact: debbiehicks@stokehill.com Mayhem in the Meadow Monday 7th am A family activity day in Rodden Meadow in the very heart of Frome. Activities and opportunities for all the family to get to know this wonderful place. Free. Where: Rodden Meadow, Frome (Between Willow Vale/Rodden Road and New Road/River Walk) Contact: Practical conservation task Tuesday 8th am Step, fence and gate repairs on Dundon Beacon. Please bring a Packed lunch, sturdy footwear, work gloves, waterproofs and hardy outdoors clothes. Tea and biscuits provided! Free. Where: School Lane, Compton Dundon, Somerton, TA11 6TE (Grid ref. ST ) Contact: mark.green@somersetwildlife.org or call

4 Orchids at Babcary Saturday 12th am A 2 mile walk through Babcary Meadows Nature Reserve to see orchids andf other wild flowers of the season. Free. Where: Red Lion pub car park. ST Practical conservation task Sunday 20th am Clearing scrub re-growth and thistles on Dundon Hill. Please bring a Packed lunch, sturdy footwear, work gloves, waterproofs and hardy outdoors clothes. Tea and biscuits provided! Free. Where: School Lane, Compton Dundon, Somerton, TA11 6TE (Grid ref. ST ) Contact: mark.green@somersetwildlife.org or call Open Garden Event Sunday 20th am Elizabeth McFarlane is opening her beautiful garden at Abbey Farm. Do come along for this rare opportunity to enjoy this private garden that forms the backdrop to a Grade 1 listed medieval Cluniac gatehouse all money raised goes to helping South MIND Where: Abbey Farmhouse, Montacute, TA15 6UA Contact: Nordic Walking Tuesday 22nd am One Hour Nordic Walker taster session for complete beginners Poles Ahead PT Ltd. Participants will be required to fill out a physical activity readiness questionnaire. Booking essential Where: Wincanton Sports Ground, Wincanton, BA9 9RB Contact: Helen Gilchrist on or helengilchrist@polesahead.co.uk Half Term Fun - Goats and Sheep Monday 28th May to 3rd June am What makes a goat a goat and a sheep a sheep? Take part in our trail challenge which involves scouring the whole Sanctuary to discover the differences. Just like us, goats love to climb and play so we ll also be making toys and structures for them to act the goat on, plus themed kid s crafts too. Normal entry fees apply. Where: Ferne Animal Sanctuary, near Chard, TA20 3DH Contact: Castle Neroche - Wild Day Out with the Family Tuesday 29th am Join the staff from the Blackdown Hills AONB, Neroche Woodlanders and the Forestry Commission for a free activity filled day themed around nature. Activities include; bug hunting, wild art, seed scattering and practical conservation tasks. Booking Where: Castle Neroche, Forestry Commission, Buckland St. Mary, Chard, TA20 3JZ Due to the large number of health walks on offer it hasn t been possible to list them all here. Health walks are a brilliant way to not only get active but to meet new people. For a full list of walks on offer in South visit www. southsomerset.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/ sport-and-health/health/health-walks/ Taunton Deane Programme Wild Learning Tuesday 1st, Tuesday 8th, Tuesday 15th and Tuesday 22nd am Days start around the campfire with a chat, we walk, do practical tasks, teach activities and cook lunch on the campfire. Free Transport from Taunton. Booking Where: Young Wood, near Staple Fitzpaine Grid Ref: ST Contact: jenny@nerochewoodlanders.org.uk Blackbrook Meanader Walk Tuesday 1st am Come along for a gentle stroll along the Blackbrook Stream and learn about the wildlife that lives there. This walk is over flat terrain, is accessible and covers around 2.6km. Sturdy footwear and outdoor clothing recommended. Free. Where: Meeting at the pavilion in Hamilton Gault Park, Hamilton Road, Taunton,, TA1 2BF Contact: Ali Cottey on or Alison.cottey@gll.org Wednesday 2nd am arrival for 10.15am A = mins, B = mins. A = One incline, fields and stiles or B = Grassy tracks, no stiles, one incline. Details of start points are available on the website walkwellwithtone.btck.co.uk. Free. Where: Venture Way (entrance to Waterleaze) Creech Well Walk Wednesday 2nd - Meet 10.30am Mainly flat, shallow inclines, some stiles. Details of start points are available on the website walkwellwithtone.btck.co.uk. Free. Where: Creech Canal Car Park Wellington Well Walk Thursday 3rd am arrival for 10.30am A = mins B = mins A = Footpaths, fields, inclines, and stiles or B = Pavements, footpaths, inclines and kissing gates. Details of start points are available on the website walkwellwithtone.btck. co.uk. Free. Where: Rockwell Green Christian Centre History and Heritage of the River Tone Saturday 5th pm Come and join Francis Farr Cox as he unravels the history and mystery of the watercourses of Taunton on this enjoyable guided walk around the town. Sturdy footwear required. Free. Where: Meeting at Wildlife Trusts Head Office, 34 Wellington Road, Taunton, TA1 5AW Contact: To book events@ somersetwildlife.org or phone Sing and Stroll Sunday 6th pm A singing walk in the serenely beautiful Otterhead Lakes. You don t need to be an accomplished singer, all abilities welcome. Choir leader, Claire Stronach, will lead simple songs and rounds as we explore and discover this enchanting nature reserve. Booking Where: Otterhead Lakes, TA3 7EE Dawn Chorus Saturday 12th am Get up with the larks for a leisurely walk to enjoy the dawn chorus in the Blackdown Hills led by a Ornithological expert. Booking Where: Otterhead Lakes, TA3 7EE Geocaching Fun Saturday 12th - Drop in session between 1.30 and 4.30pm Come along to Longrun Meadow to learn all about Geocaching and have a go at finding the caches around the area. Stout Footwear recommended. Free. Where: We will be based at the Oak Barn in Longrun Meadow near to the new Weir Café, TA1 1XQ Contact: Olivia at events@somersetwildlife.org or phone

5 Sunday 13th am arrival for 10.15am Some inclines, road, pavement, towpath and river walk. Details of start points are available on the website walkwellwithtone. btck.co.uk. Free. Where: Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton Wednesday 16th am arrival for 10.15am A = mins B = mins. A = Inclines, fields and stiles or B = Fields but no stiles. Details of start points are available on the website walkwellwithtone.btck.co.uk. Free. Where: Trull Village Hall, Trull Ruishton Well Walk Wednesday 16th - Meet 10.30am Fields, stiles, may have some muddy areas. Details of start points are available on the website walkwellwithtone.btck.co.uk. Free. Where: Ruishton Village Hall Car Park Hedges, Herbs and History Saturday 19th am Delve into the wonderful world of hedgerows and learn about the techniques used to lay them, the wildlife that calls them home and the uses for the plants they sustain. Booking Where: Meet at Yarcombe Village Hall, EX14 9AD Quants Nature Reserve Walk, Blackdown Hills Sunday 20th am Walk around Quants reserve looking at the wildlife, history and landscape. The walk will be on fairly steep slopes in places and the ground conditions may well be muddy/ slippery so boots/wellies are strongly advised. Free. Where: Meet at the Quants car park at ST Contact: Olivia.dullaghan@somersetwildlife.org Monday 21st am Fairly flat, includes stiles, fields footpaths, slight incline and railway crossing. Details of start points are available on the website walkwellwithtone.btck.co.uk. Free. Where: Boat and Anchor Inn,Huntworth, TA7 0AQ Wildlife Adventure Tuesday 22nd pm A family friendly wildlife walk around Longrun Meadow. Wear suitable footwear and clothing Free. Where: Meet at the Weir Café, French Weir Park, Taunton Contact Olivia at events@somersetwildlife.org or phone Wednesday 23rd am arrival for 10.15am A = mins B = mins. A = Slight inclines, footpaths or B = Slight inclines. Details of start points are available on the website walkwellwithtone.btck.co.uk. Free. Where: Taunton Deane Bowling Club, Blackbrook Way Feel Good Friday - Introduction to forest bathing Friday 25th pm These afternoons are quiet, contemplative and make the most of what nature has to offer us. Imagine walking on the damp, warm earth with your bare feet, listening to bird song with the wind rustling above the treetops. We incorporate a few stops along the way for some gentle yoga breathing, stretching and lying down under the trees to breathe in the clean forest air. Booking essential. 10 includes Tea Where: Young Wood, near Staple Fitzpaine Grid Ref: ST Contact: Book through the website www. nerochewoodlanders.org.uk or samanthalomas@ymail.com Mindful Morning Sunday 27th am Come and enjoy a mindfulness session in Longrun Meadow. The session involves gentle mindful movement and being mindful of the nature around us. Wear suitable footwear and clothing.. Free. Where: We will meet at the Willow Cathedral in Longrun Meadow, grid reference ST Contact: Olivia at events@somersetwildlife.org or phone Wednesday 30th am arrival for 10.15am A = mins B = mins. A = Includes grass tracks and one long incline or B = Includes grass tracks and short incline. Details of start points are available on the website walkwellwithtone.btck.co.uk.free. Where: Wellspring Leisure Centre, Cheddon Road, Taunton Due to the large number of health walks on offer it hasn t been possible to list them all here. Health walks are a brilliant way to not only get active but to meet new people. For a full list of walks on offer in Taunton Deane visit WildWood Sunday Sunday 20th pm Have-a-go activities for adults, family activities and a chance to find out more about our wellbeing work, families in the forest and courses. With pop-up café. Free. Where: Young Wood, near Staple Fitzpaine Grid Ref: ST Contact: or rachel@nerochewoodlanders.org.uk Matthew Roberts

6 West Programme West Health Walks Tuesday 1st am Where: Blue Anchor, Smugglers Inn End, TA24 6JS West Health Walks Tuesday 1st am Intermediate Walk. Includes some steps, steeps sections and uneven paths. Free. Where: Nutcombe Bottom Car Park (SS ) Walk in the woods Friday 4th pm A gentle walk along our waymarked red route looking at the forest, its wildlife and how the Forestry Commission manage the surrounding trees. Wear suitable footwear and clothing. Free - Car parking charges apply. Where: Events Rm, Ramscombe TA5 1HN (Grid Ref ST ) Contact: owen.jones@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or book online at Dawn Walk Sunday 6th am A gentle stroll through the woods by Horner Water listening to the birds wake up. Breakfast availiable afterwards if booked in advance. Free. Where: National Trust Car Park, Bossington, Minehead TA24 8HG Contact: westsomersetarea@gmail.com or contact Rwth on Wildwatch - Stream dipping Monday 7th am Discover what amazing bugs and beasties live in the streams of Exmoor as we river dip down at Tarr Steps. No need to book - just turn up. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Free. Where: Tarr Steps TA22 9PY Quantock Hills Spring Walk - Southern Loop Friday 11th am A ten mile walk around the southern Quantocks with the knowledgeable volunteer rangers Don and John. Wear suitable footwear and clothing and bring lunch/drink. Booking essential. 5 per person. Where: Cothelstone Hill Car Park Contact: Cothelstone Hill Heritage Walk Friday 11th am A walk to discover the archaeology and natural history of the hill. Free. Where: Cothelstone Hill Car Park (Grid ref: ST ) Contact: amanda.brazington@swheritage.org.uk Inner world, outer world - a moving meditation Saturday 12th am A morning of yoga to explore inner awareness, followed by a sensory walk up North Hill in Minehead for a picnic and an invitation to look at the natural world through our creative eyes responding with drawing, writing or photography if you wish. No prior yoga or creative experience required. The walk is approx. 4 miles with some steep climbs and descents, and it can be muddy in places. A walking pole would be useful. Booking essential. 25 per person. Where: North Hill, Minehead. Contact: or traceyrobertsyoga@hotmail.co.uk West Health Walks Tuesday 15th am Where: Bossington National Trust Car Park Hinkley Point B - Nature Walk Wednesday 16th am A chance to look at the plants and butterflies of Hinkley Point B. Booking Essential. Free. Where: Hinkley Point B Contact: / or hinkleybtours@edf-energy.com Hinkley Point C - Walk Friday 18th am Experience the Hinkley Point C newbuild project with this 6 mile walk looking at the work being done to help nature. Booking Essential. Free. Where: Hinkley Point Power Station TA5 1UD Contact: hinkleybtours@edf-energy.com or call Guided Butterfly Walk Friday 18th am Guided walk looking for butterflies through the Hurscombe Nature Reserve. We will also conduct a timed count of the resident Small Pearl Bordered Fritillary butterflies as part of our conservation project. Bring a packed lunch. Free. Parking charges apply though. Where: Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre TA22 9NU Contact: exmoorcw@swlakestrust.org.uk Heritage Walk Sunday 20th am We visit Beulah Chapel, Brendon iron Miners village and the Windinghouse. We go down the Incline, part of the railway built to take the iron from the mines in the Brendons to Watchet, for shipment to South Wales. Then we circle through the woods and fields to Leighland Chapel, Leighland Barton and a picturesque waterfall. About 7 miles. steep. Bring boots and a packed lunch. Booking essential. Free - Dontations welcome. Where: Ralegh s Cross Inn TA23 0LN Contact: drwthw@gmail.com or Family Day Sunday 20th am (last admission 3pm) We will be delivering outdoor activity sessions during our Family Day. 5 per adult per child. 15 per family (up to five people). Where: Kilve Court, Kilve, Bridgwater TA5 1EA Contact: kilvecourt@somerset.gov.uk or Hinkley Point B - Nature Walk Monday 21st am Walk the HPB nature trails through the woods, meadows and down to the coast. Booking Where: Hinkley Point B Power Station TA5 1UD Contact: hinkleybtours@edf-energy.com or

7 West Health Walks Tuesday 22nd am Where: Dunkery Gate SS West Health Walks Tuesday 22nd am Intermediate Walk. Includes some steps, steeps sections and uneven paths. Free. Where: Hopcott Car Park (SS ) Get Stuck into the Hills Friday 25th am Join the AONB staff and volunteers for a day at Cothelstone Hill helping the rangers with practical conservation tasks and then, after a picnic lunch, we ll go for a walk to learn about the area and to look at the wildlife of the area. Booking Where: Cothelstone Hill Car Park Contact: Healthy Minehead Saturday 26th am The event will promote activities and information that help people achieve the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Taster activities provided will be a chance for people to try something new or pick up an activity they would like to do more of again! The activities will be things that people can do outdoors and/or that are inspired by the natural environment surrounding Minehead and Exmoor National Park. Free. Where: Blenheim Gardens Minehead and Minehead Beach Kilve Beach Family Explorer Day Monday 28th am An activity filled day for all the family at the beautiful Kilve Beach. The day starts with a fossil hunt with a local expert and then a picnic, rock pooling and beach clean in the afternoon. Booking essential. Cost for fossil hunt is 5 per person. Where: Kilve Beach Contact: West Health Walks Tuesday 29th am Where: Watchet, Anchor Lane Guided Rockpool Ramble Tuesday 29th am Meet colourful crabs, amazing anemones and other critters living in Helwell Bay s rockpools. All equipment will be provided and experts will be on hand to help you identify what you find. Please wear wellies and bring weather appropriate gear (coats/suncream/hats). Under 18s must be accompanied. Booking Where: Meet outside, Watchet Visitor Centre and Boat Museum, Harbour Contact: events@somersetwildlife.org or Wildwatch - Night Walk Tuesday 29th pm Come for a walk to search for wildlife in the woods of Croydon Hill. We ll be on the lookout for deer, bats, glow worms and the elusive Nightjar. Torches, binoculars and insect repellent advised. No need to book - just turn up. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. Free. Where: Nutcombe Bottom (SS977424) nr Dunster TA24 6TA The Nutcombe Bottom Big Adventure Wednesday 30th am Drop in and join the adventure! Come and explore the natural world with family games and activities lasting all day. Come play in the woodland. Please wear outdoor clothing and suitable footwear. Free. Where: Nutcombe Bottom Car Park TA24 6TA Due to the large number of health walks on offer it hasn t been possible to list them all here. Health walks are a brilliant way to not only get active but to meet new people. For a full list of walks on offer in West visit