Old Montacute Road – Montacute House Driveway loop from Huish Park

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Old Montacute Road – Montacute House Driveway loop from Huish Park

Moderate

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Old Montacute Road – Montacute House Driveway loop from Huish Park

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12.5km

120m

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: July 17, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.80 km for 126 m

Customers only

After 7.62 km for 246 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.10 km

Old Montacute Road

Highlight • Trail

Montacute Road was rerouted through what is now the Agusta Park estate, leaving behind the original road as part of a footpath network. There is an old Victoria Lodge left to crumble, which was on the original junction of Lufton Road and Montacute Road

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6.04 km

Montacute House Driveway

Highlight • Historical Site

Montacute house driveway, gates locked and small Ham Stonewall at the end.

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6.40 km

St Catherine’s Church, Montacute

Highlight • Religious Site

The Anglican Church of St Catherine at Montacute within the English county of Somerset was first built in the 12th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.

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6.46 km

View of the Monument and Valley Near Castle Cary

Highlight • Monument

6.81 km

Montacute House

Highlight • Castle

Montacute House is a wonderful Elizabethan mansion surrounded by manicured gardens. The house is one of the few surviving unchanged examples of Elizabethan architecture and is built in medieval Gothic and Renaissance Classical styles.

It's not known who the architect was, although it is thought to be William Arnold, a local mason. The house was constructed with Ham Hill stone.

Today, the house is managed by the National Trust and open to visitors. It's featured as a filming location in various films such as Sense and Sensibility. The house is open from 11am until 4.30pm. Entrance costs £14 per adult.

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