The Liberty Trail

A 28 mile footpath from Ham Hill to Lyme Regis, following the route of local people who, in June 1685 walked to join Monmouth at Lyme...

Guiding you from Ham Hill in South Somerset to the Dorset coast at Lyme Regis, the Liberty Trail tells the stories of six rebels from villages along the route. With green sprigs in their hats to mark their support for Monmouth, and using farm scythes for weapons, some of them may have walked to Lyme to join Month along the same paths that you will follow...

There are six stages along the Liberty Trail:

1. Ham Hill to West Chinnock
   Approx 3.5 miles - 1.75 hours
2. West Chinnock to Misterton
   Approx 5 miles - 2.5 hours
3. Misterton to Wayford
   Approx 4 miles - 2 hours
4. Wayford to Thorncombe
   Approx 6 miles - 3 hours
5. Thorncombe to Wootton Fitzpaine
   Approx 5.5 miles - 2.75 hours
6. Wootton Fitzpaine to Lyme Regis
   Approx 4 miles - 2 hours

The Liberty Trail can be purchased for £4.25 from Yeovil Tourist Information Centre . You can contact them on 01935 845 946 or email yeoviltic@southsomerset.gov.uk