Important information – please read
Bower Lane is now closed from the hospital end (North) so if coming from M5 guests will need to take a right at the hospital roundabout and follow Whitfield Rd all the way down to the bottom.
Please aim for the new Strawberry Grange Housing estate you can then turn left and access Bower Lane from the south end.
We look forward to welcoming you at The Bower
The clue is in the name – The Mendip Hills Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a gorgeous region in Somerset, home to world-class walking, hiking and cycling opportunities.
If you’re looking for the perfect base from which to explore the Mendip Hills, The Bower Inn is just a 35 minute drive away. With delicious food menus, thirst-quenching drinks and comfortable rooms, our beautiful village inn ticks all the boxes.
Rowberrow Warren is a beautiful woodland walk, set on a hillside with large winding paths and a small babbling stream meandering through the bottom.
Although the pathways are relatively steep, the wonderful panoramic views are a reward in themselves when you reach Burrington Common at the top.
Rowberrow Warren is also popular with mountain bikers, but there is plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the nature, wildlife and tranquility that this area offers.
Now a haven for wildflowers and butterflies, Dolebury Warren is the site of an Iron Age hillfort, boasting panoramic views of the Bristol Channel and the Welsh Coast on clear days!
Dolebury Warren takes its name because of its use as a rabbit warren during the medieval era, and there is still an abundance of rabbits and other wildlife in residence to this day.
Once you reach the top, enjoy the beautiful walk along the top of the ancient Hill Fort, before descending down into Rowberrow Woods. Once you reach the bottom of the woods, follow the stream back until you reach the woodland exit.
Black Down is an extensive area of heathland, and the highest point in The Mendip Hills.
From the School Lane entrance, follow the stream along before taking the path that crosses the stream up into the woodland. Continue to follow the path out of the woods to the open area of Beacon Batch. At the gate, go straight across and begin a long, gentle ascent up to the trig point, where you can enjoy panoramic views across North Somerset.
However, if you want to reach the top in the quickest time possible, then you should begin from the Burrington Combe car park. This will reduce your ascent to approximately 1 kilometre.
View the full circular route.
Largely traffic-free with no steep gradients, The Strawberry Line is one of The Mendip’s most popular cycle paths. The 9 mile route takes in a variety of landscapes, from the spectacular Cheddar Gorge and historic town of Axbridge, the steep wooded valleys and a tunnel through the Mendips, to the flat marshes and cider apple orchards around Yatton.
You can access The Strawberry Line in Cheddar village, which is approximately 20 miles from The Bower Inn.
Located just 20 miles from the edge of The Mendip Hills, The Bower Inn is the perfect place to dine, drink or stay before or after a busy day exploring Somerset.
Inside our charming 18th-century pub, restaurant and hotel you will find gorgeous, rustic interiors complete with exposed brick walls and wood flooring, and a relaxed dining space for both intimate meals and larger gatherings.
In the kitchen, our chefs work closely with local producers and suppliers to create stunning seasonal dishes, exciting takes on pub classics, and Bridgwater’s best Sunday roasts.
Behind the bar, it’s all about Butcombe beer, local cider, and an extensive wine selection and cocktail menu.
To remind our customers how much we appreciate them, we created the Butcombe Loyalty Club.
Turn points into pounds, enjoy 25% off food every Butcombe Wednesday, and receive extra rewards throughout the year.
To sign up, check your balance and more, head to our Loyalty Members area.
Thank you for your booking, we look forward to welcoming you.
