Distance: 4 miles
Approximate time: 1 3/4 Hours.
Refreshments: Bell Inn PH Broadway, Ashill Inn PH Ashill (often closed for lunch), Horton PO.
Public Transport:
First No 633 from Taunton. For times call Traveline on
0870 608 2608.
Park and start point: St Aldhelm & St Eadburgha Church Broadway.
Map used: OS Explorer 128.
Description: This walk is mainly flat with some good views of the Blackdowns.
Interesting points: Broadway Church dedicated to St. Aldhelm and St. Eadburgha, stands isolated from the village. The earliest surviving interior features date from the 13th C. Outside, there are a number of table tombs, a preaching cross and a scratch dial.
The Church of St. Mary Ashill, is unique in Somerset due to its mix of styles. Saxon foundations support Norman, early English, decorated and perpendicular details.
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