Swan Walks

These self-guided walks in Wells and the surrounding countryside were inspired by the Swans of Wells public art display in 2012.

Click on the link to download a map and directions or borrow a map from the shop at the Bishop’s Palace. Due to £150 worth of maps not being returned over a 3 month period you now need to leave a £2 deposit per map. Please note that the swan referred to at the start of the walk has now been relocated to the south west side of the moat.

Swan Walk 1: Tor Hill

A short walk of approx. 50 mins. Lovely views. Tor Hill Directions

Swan Walk 2: Dinder

Allow a couple of hours or so to wander through woods, a village and fields. Dinder Directions

Swan Walk 3: Milton

You will see a lot of wells and some beautiful countryside on this walk of just under 3 miles. Milton Directions

Swan Walk 4: Wookey Hole

You will see a lot of wells and wander through fields at the foot of the mendip hills (approx 2.5 hours) Wookey Hole Directions

Directions and original idea from Wells Walking Tours and maps designed by Black Dog of Wells.

This project has been supported by the Swans of Wells, Mendip District Council, City of Wells Lions Club, The Bishop’s Palace, The Swan Hotel, and Wells Tourist Information.