Shemid two

Slow Way not verified yet. Verify Shemid here.

This is an alternative route to Shemid One avoiding Harridge Wood, which sadly is unsafe at the moment due to Ash Dieback. It is slightly more direct (1 mile shorter) but a touch more up-and-down. It also passes directy by The Oakhill Inn, which is a very welcome pit-stop (the other route did pass close to the old Nettlebridge Inn, but that is now houses).

There is some road walking on both this and the original route, and the narrow lanes can be busier than expected so do take care. There are two busy road crossings (again on both routes) - the worst is crossing the Old Frome Road when near Beacon Hill which is very fast, but has good visibility. An important point to note at this crossing, when travelling from Midsomer Norton direction, do not head directly on the path straight into the trees which appears more direct - it will lead you to a very steep cliff. Instead walk through the trees parallel to the road to the car park and follow the footpath

This is an alternative route to Shemid One avoiding Harridge Wood, which sadly is unsafe at the moment due to Ash Dieback. It is slightly more direct (1 mile shorter) but a touch more up-and-down. It also passes directy by The Oakhill Inn, which is a very welcome pit-stop (the other route did pass close to the old Nettlebridge Inn, but that is now houses).

There is some road walking on both this and the original route, and the narrow lanes can be busier than expected so do take care. There are two busy road crossings (again on both routes) - the worst is crossing the Old Frome Road when near Beacon Hill which is very fast, but has good visibility. An important point to note at this crossing, when travelling from Midsomer Norton direction, do not head directly on the path straight into the trees which appears more direct - it will lead you to a very steep cliff. Instead walk through the trees parallel to the road to the car park and follow the footpath