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Mells River Path – Mells Village loop from Great Elm

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Mells River Path – Mells Village loop from Great Elm

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Mells River Path – Mells Village loop from Great Elm

04:57

18.5km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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799 m

Mells River Path

Highlight • River

Great walking route between Mells & Frome

Tip by

2.06 km

Mells Village Shop, Post Office and Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for tea and cake on a ride or walk. Attached is a little shop selling local produce which is handy if you need to grabs some snacks to take on the road.

Tip by

2.40 km

Grave of Siegfried Sassoon at St Andrew's Church, Mells

Highlight • Religious Site

Great stained glass and grave of Siegfried Sassoon

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2.62 km

The Talbot Inn

Highlight • Pub

Talbot inn at Mells is one of the best pubs in the area. Huge garden and traditional interior

Tip by

2.66 km

Garden cafe surrounded by beautiful planting and sculptures. terraced areas to enjoy the sunshine or a large greenhouse if it is raining. Very cycle friendly, with a wood fired pizza oven if you have worked up enough of an appetite.

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2.72 km

Mells Village

Highlight • Pub

Mells is a small pretty village in northeast Somerset. The streets feel old with several historically important buildings including the old church and manor house.
The Talbot Inn is a great traditional country pub offering food, drinks and snacks from 11:00 - 23:00 Wed to Sun.
The Walled Garden café and community plant nursery is open for cafe food and pizza from 11:00 - 16:00 Wed to Sun.

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17.9 km

Stone Bridge Over Stream

Highlight (Segment) • Other

18.1 km

Mells River Stone Bridge

Highlight • River

In the valley below Great Elm, a charming bridge crosses the Mells River, with a bench on the riverbank offering a peaceful spot to enjoy the views or take a refreshing dip. A layby on one side of the river provides convenient parking if you'd like to start your journey here.

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18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.72 km

4.04 km

3.37 km

736 m

465 m

132 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

2.52 km

1.84 km

1.58 km

736 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

33°C

16°C

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Mells River Path – Mells Village loop from Great Elm

Mells River Path

Mells Village Shop, Post Office and Café

Grave of Siegfried Sassoon at St Andrew's Church, Mells

The Talbot Inn

The Walled Garden at Mells

Mells Village

Stone Bridge Over Stream

Mells River Stone Bridge

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