
Lide & Lone Trees - Photo Walk
Sat 14 Mar
|Staple Plain Car Park
As part of Lide & Seek event programme for March, we will be going in search of the lone wind-swept trees atop the Quantock Hills ridges.


Time & Location
14 Mar 2026, 10:00 – 14:00
Staple Plain Car Park, Weacombe, Taunton, TA44EB
About the event
Lide is the old southwest word for March, and like the saying 'in like a lion, out like a lamb' March is known for having windy characteristics. For this Windy Weekender of events we'll be going on a Photo Walk to see the exposed areas of the hills.
What to wear/bring:
Please check the weather forecast for the day and come equipped for all that an English end of winter/early spring day can bring. Warm clothing, a hat and sturdy footwear and rain coat/trousers are advised. Please also bring a snack and plenty of water for the duration of the walk (1L recommended).
Please also see https://www.quantockhills.com/attending-an-event
Terrain:
A 11km (7miles) walk across lowland and muddy terrain.
Safety:
Participants are responsible for their own health and safety in preparation and taking part in the event. If you are unsure, please contact us and we’ll be happy to answer any questions and share details about the walk - jonathan.barrett@somerset.gov.uk.
Participants are responsible for wearing suitable footwear & clothing for the environment. Participants are responsible for assessing their own risk, the safety of themselves and the suitability of any equipment used during the walk.
Any medical conditions that may affect the participants during the walk should be notified to the walk leader prior to the start of the walk.
On our Quantock Hills Photo Walks it doesn’t matter if you don’t have a fancy camera or technical expertise, it’s about appreciating your surroundings and finding somewhere in nature that you can immerse yourself. The camera is a fantastic tool to encourage you to slow down and focus your attention, it’s a mindful exercise and can be a very relaxing process. If you don’t have a camera, don’t worry – all are welcome to enjoy the walk in their own way. This is about finding picturesque locations, and not everything needs to be photographed to be appreciated.
We’ll all walk with each other at a relaxed pace, slowing down and observing our surroundings.
Maximum number in group – 12
For enquiries please contact us at quantockhills@somerset.gov.uk
Booking is essential!
Meeting in the car park at:
Grid reference - ST116410 (Grid Reference Finder | OS Map)
What 3 Words - ///hugs.noting.sidelined (what3words /// The simplest way to talk about location)
Dogs:
Dogs are welcome, however, please notify us if you plan on bringing your dog/s. We ask that where there are livestock grazing, and fields, dogs must be on leads. Please observe the Countryside Code, and please respect other dog owners and fellow walkers. We cannot guarantee that every stile is suitable for dogs.

