Walks & Events

Mendip Society Events

Would all members please be sure to carry their membership cards as proof of current membership when attending society events and talks.  Event organisers have been asked to check eligibility in order to be fair to all.

We are now using Zeffy as an online ticketing platform. Clicking the orange link within the listing will open a separate window that enables you to obtain a ticket.  Most Walks, Talks and Events are still free to members, but you MUST follow the instructions carefully to get your full members benefits.

Zeffy will give you a "chance" to donate to their funding, but you are under absolutely no obligation to do so.

Thursday June 11th. 2:30pm. A walk at Ubley Warren Reserve with Chris Billinghurst & Graham Allen.

A short walk on uneven ground, looking at the flora and fauna found on this reserve which is owned by Somerset Wildlife Trust. Free car parking can be found at The Blackmoor Reserve Car park or along the roadside beside the reserve. 

 Members free, non-members £5.00 Limited to 15 places. ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Click here to reserve a place.

Meeting at: The Ubley Warren Reserve Sign Post, by the kissing gate.

NGR: ST 506 554 What three words ref: ///accompany.cubed.pupils

Wednesday July 8th. 11:00 - 1:30pm. Visit A Patch Wilder    ---SOLD OUT---

Since their arrival in 2020, Charlie and Rachel have transformed their Patch into a haven for wildlife.

Habitat management has focused on wildflower meadows, the creation of five ponds, hedgerow planting, woodland regeneration and a traditional orchard. 

To date, over 750 species have been recorded on site, with some of the highlights being the hazel dormouse, breeding adders and tawny owls and the biggest surprise - a pine marten that made headlines recently - the first one seen on Mendip for over 100 years! (Nb. A second pine marten was recently spotted!)

Following the official tour, members and guests are welcome to stay on site and enjoy a lunchtime picnic (bring your own) in the delightful surroundings of this special place.  Members free, non-members £5.00 Limited to 15 places.  ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Click here to reserve a place.

Meeting at:

NGR: ST 445 565 What three words ref: ///enchanted.attitudes.bonnet

Walks are graded as follows:


  • Easy. Up to 4 miles (1½ - 2hrs), less than 50m of continuous ascent, mainly low gradients or flat. Terrain mainly undemanding, eg reasonable paths used, little loose rock, stones or large areas of mud or water.
  • Moderate. 4 – 6 miles (2- 3½ hrs), 50m-150m of continuous ascent, terrain undulating but either one significant hill or several smaller ones. Terrain may include small areas of rock, loose stones, mud, minor scrub.
  • Harder. More than 6 miles of the type of walking in the Moderate class, or continuous steep ascents of more than 150m (400ft) or a number of smaller steep hills or more than one of these features. Terrain as Moderate class or worse. 
  • Steep. Indicates that a significant part of a walk is on hillside or involves steep ground - a good level of fitness is therefore required.


For any queries please contact the Walk Coordinator (see Contact page).