Trendle Trundle

A 5.3 mile traverse of Trendle Ring, a slow trail that will roll around the hills and trundle back down to complete the Quantock quest. Go in search of the historic ring and see the summer wildlife on the hills with our Trendle Trundle.  

The Trendle Ring is a pre-historic hill-slope enclosure on the Quantock Hills near Bicknoller. It is located on a very extreme topographic location, on a steeply sloping spur on the southwest edge of Bicknoller Hill, overlooking the village of Bicknoller. The sub rectangular enclosure is defined by a bank and ditch on its north and east sides, and by a steep scarp on its west and south sides, giving an interior of 0.7ha. The interior was originally accessed through a gap in the east side, a way up to the enclosure from Bicknoller runs through the lower part of the enclosure from southeast to northwest. Two level areas, formed by cutting into the hill-slope, can be seen just inside the bank on the northern side of the enclosure. The form and structure suggest that the Trendle Ring was constructed in the later prehistoric period, but its function remains unknown and a matter for discussion...

Left photo copyright - National Monuments Archive.

Right photo copyright - English Heritage.

The walk will be across countryside tracks with some slopes so please remember to wear appropriate footwear for walking off road,  dress comfortably for the weather on the day and remember to bring your own refreshments, especially a drink if its warm.  

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 quantockhills@somerset.gov.uk

Participants are responsible for wearing suitable footwear & clothing for the environment, for assessing their own risk and the safety of themselves and the suitability of any equipment they may use 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.

Meeting point - Bicknoller Village Hall car park

Grid reference - ST110396 (Grid Reference Finder | OS Map)

What 3 Words - ///nuzzling.caveman.flinches (what3words /// The simplest way to talk about location)

If you have any questions before the event please contact Jon our Community Engagement & Volunteering Officer at:

jonathan.barrett@somerset.gov.uk