Walk Summary
Location: Wells, Somerset, South West England
Distance: 0.5 miles (0.8 km)
The walk is circular
Ascent: 5 metres (16.4 feet)
Type of walk: Town
Points of interest: Castle, Heritage site, Moat, Museum, Recreation ground, Visitor centre
Trails and Ways: East Mendip Way, Monarch’s Way
Getting here
Starting point: Bishops Palace Archway
Postcode: BA52PB
Grid reference: ST 55143 45743
W3W: ///conquests.blazers.armrest
End point: The walk is circular
Parking: In a car park, On the road
Parking on the high street (about 200 metres from the walk), South Street car park (about 200 metres from the walk) or Union Street car park (about 400 metres from the walk),all signposted in the town.
Public Transport: Bus
The nearest bus stop (bus route 376) is at the corner of Sadler Street and the Market Square, about 150 metres from the walk
Cost of entry: Free
Starting point: Bishops Palace ArchwayPostcode: BA52PB
Grid reference: ST 55143 45743
W3W: ///conquests.blazers.armrest
End point: The walk is circular
Parking: In a car park, On the roadParking on the high street (about 200 metres from the walk), South Street car park (about 200 metres from the walk) or Union Street car park (about 400 metres from the walk),all signposted in the town.
Public Transport: BusThe nearest bus stop (bus route 376) is at the corner of Sadler Street and the Market Square, about 150 metres from the walk
Cost of entry: Free
Facilities
Seats available maximum distance between seats is 170 metres
Toilets available
Toilets: Located in: Union Street Car Park and Wells Town Hall, Tourist Information Centre Wells BA51SE (during opening hours)
Food and drink available Cafe/s nearby, Pub/s nearby, Shop/s nearby
Shelter available
Seats available maximum distance between seats is 170 metres Toilets available Toilets: Located in: Union Street Car Park and Wells Town Hall, Tourist Information Centre Wells BA51SE (during opening hours)
Food and drink available Cafe/s nearby, Pub/s nearby, Shop/s nearby Shelter available
Accessibility summary
No stiles
Not touch free
There are gates
Walking surface: All paved or tarmac, Paved (100% tarmac/paved)
Well used paths, people likely to be nearby
There are road crossings
Not car free, includes: walking on roads without pavements
No stiles
Not touch free
There are gates
Walking surface: All paved or tarmac, Paved (100% tarmac/paved)
Well used paths, people likely to be nearby
There are road crossings
Not car free, includes: walking on roads without pavements
Route number: SOMER003Produced for: SASP Walk Your WayAdded by: One Mile WalksVerified by: SASP
Last reviewed: March 2026
Photo credit: 'Gatehouse to Bishop's Palace, Wells' sourced from Geograph © Copyright Derek Harper and licensed for reuse under this licence Creative Commons 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/)
Organisations: SASP (Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership), Somerset Community Foundation, Sport England, The National Lottery, We Are Undefeatable
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