B4 Information

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NORTON ST. PHILIP to FAULKLAND

Waypoint	Map Reference	Bearing to next waypoint
START	ST 7751 5571	336
WP1	ST 7741 5590	277
WP2	ST 7708 5592	259
WP3	ST 7623 5570	279
WP4	ST 7520 5579	189
WP5	ST 7518 5558	286
WP6	ST 7405 5583	170
WP7	ST 7411 5559	202
WP8	ST 7372 5443	63
WP9	ST 7388 5453	118
WP10	ST 7481 5411	100
WP11	ST 7605 5398	35
WP12	ST 7611 5408	35
WP13	ST 7632 5443	20
WP14	ST 7641 5473	78
WP15	ST 7654 5477	24
WP16	ST 7674 5532	51
WP17	ST 7704 5561	81
START	ST 7751 5571	-

General:- This 7.2 mile route should not be in the BANES section but as I have no plans to produce a Somerset section I included it in BANES rather than waste it. It's a gentle foray into typical North Somerset landscape. There are no torturous hills just a sweet glide through fields and small villages. The Council's push to open up footpaths is very evident on parts of this route. There are new and very substantial pedestrian gates, no quick fix here.

The gem of this route is the George Inn at Norton St. Philip, it's every inch of what you would expect a coaching inn to be. If you look into the courtyard you will see what I mean.

Between waypoints 16 and 17 runs the gloriously named Watery Lane. I had a suspicion it would be a bit wet but it's well beyond that. The path runs along a wide shallow stream, you'll need waterproof boots or wellies to do this section and keep your feet dry, but it's glorious, when did you last splash through water like a ten year old. It's very near the finish so who cares if you feet get wet, have a dance in it!, believe me the years just drop away. Of course, you will get knowing looks from the locals who have guessed what you have been up to but that's part of the fun, try it!!

How to get there: From the A36 turn off west at ST7877 5675 on the A366. As you enter Norton St Phillip turn left up the high street passing the George pub on your right. Park in front of a derelict factory a quarter of a mile beyond.