Walks you can reach from Castle Cary by train

Bruton Station Circular via Creech Hill (Somerset)

5m direct from Castle Cary.

Tough: steep ascents. 15km. 5h.

Panoramic views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland, fields, and with substantial climbs. Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Westbury Station to Melksham Station (Wiltshire)

15m direct from Castle Cary.

19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.

Field paths and flat and easy-going.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Westbury Station to Freshford Station (Wiltshire)

15m direct from Castle Cary.

Tough: steep ascents. 20km.

Beautiful; picturesque. Riverside path with woodland.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Avoncliff Station to Westbury Station (Wiltshire)

15m direct from Castle Cary.

17km. Moderate ascents. 4h.

Pleasant. Canal towpath with fields and with moderate climbs.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Dilton Marsh Station to Westbury Station (Wiltshire)

15m direct from Castle Cary.

12km. Moderate ascents. 3h30.

Hill paths and with moderate climbs. Can be slippery in wet weather.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Westbury Station to Warminster Station (Wiltshire)

15m direct from Castle Cary.

30km. 7h.

Chalk downland, Iron Age hillforts, five hills, Salisbury Plain military range, abandoned village, and sweeping views over Wiltshire and Somerset. MOD closures apply.

Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Frome Station to Dilton Marsh Station (Somerset)

15m direct from Castle Cary.

13km. Moderate ascents. 3h30.

Field paths and flat and easy-going.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Taunton Station Circular via the East Dean Way (Somerset)

30m direct from Castle Cary.

16km. Gentle ascents. 4h.

Great views. Hill paths with fields and with gentle gradients.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Maiden Newton Station to Yetminster Station (Dorset)

30m direct from Castle Cary.

Tough: steep ascents. 17km. 5h.

Scenic walk. Riverside path with woodland and flat and easy-going. Can be very muddy or boggy.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Chetnole Station to Maiden Newton Station (Dorset)

30m direct from Castle Cary.

Tough: steep ascents. 19km. 5h.

Great views; picturesque. Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Maiden Newton Station Circular (Dorset)

30m direct from Castle Cary.

28km. 7h.

Chalk downland, dry hanging valleys, rounded hills, broad ridges, chalk streams, picturesque villages, and historic churches. Six hilly ascents.

Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Maiden Newton Station to Dorchester South Station (Dorset)

30m direct from Castle Cary.

Chalk downland, Cerne Valley, historic Dorchester city centre, and two modest climbs with fine views. Hilly ascents.

An alternative variant of Maiden Newton Circular or to Dorchester – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.