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Follow the old livestock droves across the Mendip plateau on this roughly 7.8 km circuit from Priddy. Dry stone walls, hedges and open grazing fields give the walk a different feel from the nearby gorges, with wide views across the upland farmland.
Start on the permitted gravel parking area beside the lower village green, keeping the grass and gateways clear. Head south along Pelting Drove, past the Queen Victoria Inn, then turn left onto Dursdon Drove. Follow this east to the Monarch’s Way and turn north through the fields to Wells Road. Turn left for the short roadside link, then right into East Water Lane. Continue along the enclosed drove to Nine Barrows Lane, turn left, and return through Townsend to the green and its distinctive sheep hurdle stack.
Allow about 2 hours 45 minutes. Expect muddy or uneven drove surfaces, stone stiles, gates and grazing livestock. Keep dogs under close control. Pelting Drove and the return lanes are shared with vehicles, and the short Wells Road section needs particular care. This is a plateau circuit with gentle rises and exposed stretches in windy weather. Bring suitable footwear and water; refreshments are available in Priddy when the pub is open.
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