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.
Wednesday November 19th - 11am - 1:00pm. Management and Fungi on Hellenge Hill Reserve.
A guided walk over Hellenge Hill with Avon Wildlife Trust. (Moderate / steep). Limited to 15 places - Booking essential.
NGR: ST 344 576. What three words ref: ///renovated.centrally.pass Please dress to suit the weather forecast on the day.
Contact: Tina Bath on: 07880 664 207. (text only please) to book a place.
Friday November 28th - 7pm - 9:30pm. (Doors open at 6:45) Secret World Wildlife Rescue. A talk with slides
Join us and George Bethell of Secret World, at Bishop Sutton Village Hall, Wick Road, Bishop Sutton BS39 5XQ.
For a fascinating talk and slide show about the work of Secret World. As it will be less than a month to Christmas, we will follow the talk with a Christmas Social, including a drink and mince pie.
NGR: ST 583 593. What three words ref: ///lamp.youths.reclusive Free to members, £5 charge to non-members and guests.
Contact Liz Dagger on: 07740 468 406 (text only please) or E-Mail: cvhsdagger@gmail.com for further details.
Nb. Booking not essential, but please do let Liz know if you intend to come along in order to ensure an ample supply of food and drink.
Sunday December 7th - 9:30am - 12:30pm. The Birds of Blagdon Lake.
A guided lakeside walk with Nigel Milborne, Blagdon Lake Warden. (Easy). Limited to 12 places - Booking essential.
Meeting point: South side of Blagdon Dam, near, Park Lane, East End, Blagdon, North Somerset, BS40 7UL
NGR: ST 504 597 What three words ref:/// multiple.pinging.latches
Contact: Tina Bath on: 07880 664 207. (text only please) to book a place.
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. 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).
Events by others
Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre
Open from Saturday 5th April.
Open every weekend and Bank Holiday until end of October from 11am Last Visitors through door 4pm.
Drinks : Cake : Snacks and Ices available from the Block House Servery as usual with access from the Strawberry Line.
Find us at www.sandfordstation.co.uk or on Facebook.
Unearth the secrets of the Mendip Hills at the thrilling Mendip Rocks! Festival – a celebration of the incredible geology that defines our stunning landscape!
Join a jam-packed programme of events that bring the story of the rocks beneath our feet to life. Discover how the geology of the Mendips shaped ancient landscapes, human history, and the rich wildlife that still thrives here today.
From the captivating Mary Anning Exhibition and museum open day to expert-led geo walks, inspiring geology talks, and exclusive tours of working quarries, there’s something to spark everyone’s curiosity.
Whether you’re a budding young fossil hunter or a seasoned rock enthusiast – come and explore, learn, and be inspired. Mendip Rocks! is where geology comes alive!
