View of King's Castle Woods – Scissor Arches in the Nave loop from St Cuthbert Out

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View of King's Castle Woods – Scissor Arches in the Nave loop from St Cuthbert Out

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View of King's Castle Woods – Scissor Arches in the Nave loop from St Cuthbert Out

03:37

13.5km

170m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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3.96 km

View of King's Castle Woods

Highlight • Forest

King's Castle Woods is a beautiful woodland situated just outside Wells in Somerset where you can get yourself a nice dose of nature. The pathways that wind around the woods …

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5.89 km

Castle Moat

Highlight (Segment) • Castle

Imagine a scene straight out of a fairytale: calm water reflecting high medieval walls and ancient stone towers. That’s the moat at the Bishop’s Palace in Wells.
Fed by fresh …

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6.27 km

The cloisters at Wells Cathedral are a beautifully preserved, tranquil quadrangle adjoining the south side of the nave. Unlike many other English medieval cathedrals, Wells was never a monastery; it …

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6.43 km

Scissor Arches in the Nave

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The striking scissor arches inside Wells Cathedral are one of the most remarkable architectural marvels of the medieval world. Designed by master mason William Joy in the 14th century, these …

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6.47 km

The Bishop's Palace and Gardens

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Nestled in Somerset, The Bishop's Palace & Gardens is a breathtaking 13th-century medieval residence. Surrounded by a tranquil, swan-inhabited moat, it offers visitors an enchanting glimpse into history.

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6.53 km

Wells City Centre

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A beautiful city worth seeing, which despite its fame has not lost its charm - the absolute highlight of course is the cathedral 🥰

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6.99 km

Loaf Bakehouse

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With cakes, tarts, pancakes, and cooked breakfast, the Loaf Bakehouse is a trendy bakery in the centre of Wells. They are open from 8:30am - 10pm serving breafast, lunch and …

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