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.

Walks, Talks and Events.

Early 2026. (Exact dates TBA)  Beginners and advanced Hedge Laying Training Days. In Tania’s Wood.

Members free, non-members £20 Places will be limited to eight per course and must be booked in advance. 

Check back often for further details.

Sunday February 1st 2026. The Mendip Society WASSAIL.

(Full details TBA)

Check back often for further details.

Saturday April 11th 2026- 10:00am - 1:00pm.  The Mendip Society AGM.  Followed by guest speaker, Richard Ellam.

YOUR chance to have a say in the running of your society. Guests welcome after the official business is concluded for the talk. “Stockton to Crystal Palace”.

Venue: Draycott Memorial Hall, Latches Ln, Draycott. BS27 3FN. 

NGR: ST 473 512. What three words ref: //////pram.burglars.lightens

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).