There are many walking books available covering the whole of the UK. This section lists 12 covering Somerset.

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PF (09) Exmoor & The Quantocks (Pathfinder Guides)

PF (09) Exmoor & The Quantocks (Pathfinder Guides)

Exmoor National Park comprises 265 square miles, of which about two-thirds lie in west Somerset and the remaining third in north Devon. Its northern boundary is the Bristol Channel coast, stretching in a dramatic series of cliffs interrupted only by the Vale of Porlock, from North Hill above Minehead in the east to Little Hangman above Combe Martin in the west. This collection of walks ranges from the bare expanses of the Chains, the last real wilderness on Exmoor, to a picturesque riverside route along the Exe, from Badgworthy Water to a coastal walk taking in the spectacular Valley of the Rocks. Pathfinder Guides are Britain's best loved walking guides. They are the perfect companion for country walks throughout Britain. Each title features 28 circular walks with easy-to-follow route descriptions, all tried and tested by seasoned walkers. The routes range from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes, so there is something for everyone.
PF (21) SOMERSET, THE MENDIPS & WILTSHIRE (Pathfinder Guides)

PF (21) SOMERSET, THE MENDIPS & WILTSHIRE (Pathfinder Guides)

Pathfinder Somerset, the Mendips & Wiltshire 28 fabulous country walks from the Somerset Levels to the Mendips and from the Marlborough Downs to Salisbury Plain. Graded by length and ranging from 3 to 10 miles, all routes come with a clear, large-scale OS map, GPS waypoints and highlight where to park, good pubs and places of interest en route. Full description
Somerset Teashop Walks

Somerset Teashop Walks

This volume provides details of 20 circular walks, based on good local teashops, including routes at Burnham-on-Sea, Porlock, Bruton and Chewton Mendip.
50 Walks in Somerset (AA 50 Walks series): 50 Walks of 2-10 Miles

50 Walks in Somerset (AA 50 Walks series): 50 Walks of 2-10 Miles

This walking guide features all the practical detail you need, accompanied by fascinating background....
Exmoor & the Quantocks Outstanding Circular Walks (Pathfinder Guides)

Exmoor & the Quantocks Outstanding Circular Walks (Pathfinder Guides)

Bristol & Bath A Dog Walker's Guide (Dog Walks)

Bristol & Bath A Dog Walker's Guide (Dog Walks)

SW (21) EXMOOR/2: Leisure Walks for All Ages (Crimson Short Walks)

SW (21) EXMOOR/2: Leisure Walks for All Ages (Crimson Short Walks)

Pocket Pub Walks in Somerset

Pocket Pub Walks in Somerset

Where Wiltshire Meets Somerset: 20 Best Walks in the Country Around Bath, Bradford on Avon, Westbury, Warminster and Frome

Where Wiltshire Meets Somerset: 20 Best Walks in the Country Around Bath, Bradford on Avon, Westbury, Warminster and Frome

Walks on the Mendip Hills

Walks on the Mendip Hills

A Boot Up Bristol: 10 Leisure Walks of Discovery

A Boot Up Bristol: 10 Leisure Walks of Discovery

Kiddiwalks Around Bristol and Bath

Kiddiwalks Around Bristol and Bath