St Mary's Walks

St Mary's Walks Explore some of the beautiful coast & countryside in the South West. Healthy walks and great company. Saturday walks start in February and end in October.

We are a welcoming Chard based walking group founded in 1975. You would be very welcome to join us exploring some of the beautiful coast and countryside the South West has to offer. We usually walk on the last Saturday of the month, with some allowance for Bank holiday weekends. Coaches leave Crowshute Link carpark at 9am on a Saturday morning. You can choose between a gentle short walk of around

4 miles or a ramble of 7-9 miles

Local Monday evening walks start on the first Monday in April
and end with an end of season social evening on the last Monday in August. At other times of the year we have social events. Questions? Contact Hilary on 07941 631839 or email [email protected]

This week's 5.5 walk led by Hilary with the help of Val & Keda on the recce was from Crewkerne & heading out towards Hin...
04/05/2026

This week's 5.5 walk led by Hilary with the help of Val & Keda on the recce was from Crewkerne & heading out towards Hinton St George through Mancombe woods (Woodland Trust) . We managed to escape the worst of the rain with the black clouds mainly staying out of our way. Again lovely views & cute farm animals.

Another stunning walk from Chardstock, thank you to Margaret who led 21 walkers on a 4.4 mile route. The Bluebells best ...
28/04/2026

Another stunning walk from Chardstock, thank you to Margaret who led 21 walkers on a 4.4 mile route. The Bluebells best viewed in person as the photos never do them justice.

The first coach trip of 2026 an amazing 62 people came, 14 did the long walk of 8.5 miles, 24 did the shorter 4 mile wal...
28/03/2026

The first coach trip of 2026 an amazing 62 people came, 14 did the long walk of 8.5 miles, 24 did the shorter 4 mile walk whilst the remaining enjoyed the day exploring Salisbury. Thanks to everyone who helped recce a fantastic route.

A lovely way to begin the year yesterday. . 31 walkers set off from Chaffcombe for lunch at the New Inn in Dowlish Wake....
02/01/2026

A lovely way to begin the year yesterday. . 31 walkers set off from Chaffcombe for lunch at the New Inn in Dowlish Wake. We were joined by 10 other friends for lunch. Then we returned via Cricket Malherbie & Sprays Hill. Beautiful views & my first sighting of Daffodils.

Very sorry to those that saw the previous post. But this is the updated poster of all our planned walks celebrating our ...
22/05/2025

Very sorry to those that saw the previous post. But this is the updated poster of all our planned walks celebrating our 50th Anniversary.

Come & say hello. St Mary's Walking Group is taking part in the Chard Community Show Case this morning (15/02/2025) & fi...
15/02/2025

Come & say hello. St Mary's Walking Group is taking part in the Chard Community Show Case this morning (15/02/2025) & find out more about our walks in our 50th Anniversary Year.

Saturday 14th October - Chard Countryfile RambleJoin in for some or all of the Countryfile ramble for Children in Need...
11/10/2023

Saturday 14th October - Chard Countryfile Ramble

Join in for some or all of the Countryfile ramble for Children in Need. Please see below for the itinerary for the 20k challenge on Saturday.
Please let me know if you will be joining and walking all of the route or just one section. Bring a packed lunch and refreshments, Hilary 07941 631839 [email protected]

First Section 9.30am Reservoir Carpark, Okelands Avenue TA20 1HR to Perry Street Club – 5 miles

Second Section 12:05 Perry Street Club TA20 2SU to Crimchard - Lunch Stop on route - 3.06 miles

Third Section 2pm Crimchard (bottom of Touchstone Lane TA20 1RB) to Reservoir 4.22 miles


All walks carried out at your own risk. Raise your own sponsorship or make a donation at the start of the walk. Donations are optional.

Today we completed the first of the two walks we have planned for the Countryfile Ramble for Children in Need. Thank y...
08/10/2023

Today we completed the first of the two walks we have planned for the Countryfile Ramble for Children in Need. Thank you for all the support we received today. Eighteen hardy soles and two dogs set out from the Guild Hall on this glorious warm and sunny Sunday. The route was 4 miles along the footpaths and lanes on Snowdon Hill. It was a bit tricky underfoot in places, A great afternoons walking spent in pleasant company. We will be walking again next Saturday 14th. The 12.5 mile route is split into 3 sections. Join us for some or all of the walk. So far we have raised £79.50

Yesterday evening we marked the end of our Summer Monday Evening walks with a short walk followed by a Garden Party. We ...
29/08/2023

Yesterday evening we marked the end of our Summer Monday Evening walks with a short walk followed by a Garden Party. We raised £141 for the British Heart Foundation. A big thank you to everyone who helped to make it such a lovely evening.

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