River Parrett Trail

The River Parrett Trail can be enjoyed as a 50 mile hike over 3 or 4 days or as a series of shorter walks exploring some of lowland England's most beautiful, intriguing but also fragile countryside.

Walking is the best way of visiting these landscapes without creating the pressures that could spoil them, whilst giving you the time to discover why they are so special.

This is comfortable walking through the gentle hills of the Dorset and Somerset borders and across the wetlands of the Somerset Levels and Moors. It is also a fascinating journey through orchards, woods, withy beds and the watery haunts of birds and fishermen, passing limestone cottages, Georgian terraces, elegant mediaeval churches and the elaborate pattern of rhynes and water courses of the low land.

Arts & Crafts on the Trail
Local artists and crafts people have created exclusive artwork for the trail.

Photo Tour
Take a virtual tour of the trail and discover some of the sites along the way.

Clues Along the Trail
Along the trail are ´clues´ to some of the hidden aspects of the landscape, from animals to legends.

This site is hosted by Somerset County Council. The Parrett Trail Project is a partnership project.

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