Somerset a Dog Walker's Guide

Author: Roger Evans

Somerset, Bristol

Published on 1 April 2009 by Countryside Books in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Dog Walker's' series.

Paperback | 96 pages, Maps and photographs
210 x 148 x 7mm | 214g

20 circular dog walks, designed especially with dogs and dog walkers in mind. Here you'll find what we reckon to be the best dog-friendly walks in Somerset. All routes maximise off-lead time and minimise exposure to roads, while giving owners the chance to see Somerset's beautiful countryside - from woodland to seaside and everywhere in between.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:* Walks across the open moorland of Exmoor and the Quantocks; * Strolls through the Mendip and Blackdown Hills;* Tarr Steps in the Barle Valley, where dogs can investigate woodland and river banks; * Seaside scrambles at Kilve Beach; * Running free on the open downland of Dolebury Warren with its ancient hill fort and stunning views; and the site of the medieval castle at Castle CaryALL WALKS INCLUDE:* Details of livestock and stiles* Distance and terrain* Recommended dog-friendly refreshment stops* Contact details for the nearest vets* Where to park