Samaritans Way
A long-distance walking route from Bristol to the North Devon coast. Devised by Bristol Ramblers to raise funds
for the Samaritans through sales of the publication and based on youth hostels along the way.
The route, which is on existing rights of way, goes through some of the finest scenery in
the South West, including the Mendips, Quantocks, Exmoor, Doone Valley and Brendons. It takes in attractive
villages such as Chew Magna, Monksilver, Stogumber, Luxborough and Winsford. The first 100 miles to Lynton,
where it joins the Coastal Path, are set out in fine detail, making it accessible to people who are not
brilliant map readers. The remaining 30 miles to Croyde Bay (being well waymarked and documented elsewhere)
are outlined more briefly. In creating the route, the author reported and followed up forty major footpath
faults, thereby opening up paths for local people as well as long-distance walkers.
Please visit the website at http://www.samaritansway-southwest.org.uk/ for updates on
the guide book and any revisions to the walk directions. Follow progress on Twitter and give us your news and views.
Download some notes here.
However, read the following recent news item from Bristol Indymedia, and you will understand why the path has been removed from OS maps ...