The counties of Somerset and Wiltshire boast lush rolling hills, charming villages, stately manors and dramatic coastlines. Featuring diverse country, hill and coastal landscapes, Somerset and Wiltshire offer breathtaking scenery and quaint British splendour. Located near Bath and Bristol, these counties provide the ideal country escapes.
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![The cliffs of Cheddar Gorge and the spectacular views of the village of Cheddar and the Somerset Levels](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Views-from-Cheddar-Gorge-in-the-Mendip-Hills.jpg)
Discover the spectacular Cheddar Gorge with the Cliff Top walk
![Medieval lane and quaint cottages of Vicar's Close in Wells](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Vicars-Close-in-Wells-Somerset.jpg)
Best of Wells, Somerset: 5 places to visit
![A canal boat, a canal path and the Kennet & Avon canal between Bath and Bradford-on-Avon](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Bath-to-Bradford-on-Avon-canal-walk.jpg)
Bath to Bradford-on-Avon canal walk: Colourful boats & peaceful waters
Things to do in Somerset & wiltshire
The counties of Somerset and Wiltshire enjoy charming villages, stately manors and breathtaking scenery. From the spectacular Cheddar Gorge to the medieval city of Wells and the coastal town of Clevedon, Somerset and Wiltshire offer the perfect escapes from Bath and Bristol.
![Picturesque cottages in the Cotswold village of Lower Slaughter, a stop on the roadtrip to Bath, Bristol, the Cotswolds and beyond](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Lower-Slaughter-Roadtrip-stop-in-the-Cotswolds.jpg)
Epic road trip itinerary to Bath, Bristol, the Cotswolds & beyond
![View of Clevedon Pier from Clevedon Promenade](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Clevedon-Pier-in-Somerset.jpg)
Best of Clevedon, Somerset: A Victorian coastal escape
![views of Bradford-on-Avon in Wiltshire from town bridge](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Bradford-on-Avon-market-town-new.jpg)
A day out in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire: Quaint streets and serene canal
![The majestic architecture of Lacock Abbey near Bath](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Lacock-Abbey-near-Bath.jpg)
Day trip from Bath: Travel through time at Lacock Abbey and Village
![Medieval lane and quaint cottages of Vicar's Close in Wells](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Vicars-Close-in-Wells-Somerset.jpg)
Best of Wells, Somerset: 5 places to visit
Walks in Somerset & Wiltshire
The rolling hills of Somerset and Wiltshire boasts miles of lush rolling hills and delightful country lanes just waiting to be explored. From the spectacular Mendip Hills to the breathtaking Bowden Hill and the dramatic Quantock Hills, Somerset and Wiltshire offer gorgeous country, hill and coastal walks with breathtaking scenery.
![A canal boat, a canal path and the Kennet & Avon canal between Bath and Bradford-on-Avon](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Bath-to-Bradford-on-Avon-canal-walk.jpg)
Bath to Bradford-on-Avon canal walk: Colourful boats & peaceful waters
![Glimmering River Avon on the Malmesbury walk](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Malmesbury-River-Avon-walk.jpg)
Walk in the Cotswolds: Malmesbury & River Avon
![Views of the Somerset Levels on the Wookey Hole and Ebbor Gorge walk in the Mendip Hills](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Wookey-Hole-Ebbor-Gorge-walk-in-the-Mendip-Hills.jpg)
Walk in the Mendip Hills: Wookey Hole & Ebbor Gorge
![Wild ponies on the moorland of Black Down](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Black-Down-wild-ponies-scaled.jpg)
Walk in the Mendip Hills: The wild moorland of Black Down
![View of Crook Peak in Mendip Hills](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Crook-Peak-in-Mendip-Hills.jpg)
Walk in the Mendip Hills: Rocky peaks and 360° views in Crook Peak
![Views of coastal path, hills and sea on Kilve and East Quantoxhead walk](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Quantock-hills-coast-new.jpg)
Walk in the Quantock Hills: Kilve & East Quantoxhead
![Sun shining on spectacular views from Bleadon Hill of Mendip Hills and Somerset Levels](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Bleadon-Hill-views-new.jpg)
Walk in the Mendip Hills: Enjoy striking views from Bleadon Hill
![The cliffs of Cheddar Gorge and the spectacular views of the village of Cheddar and the Somerset Levels](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Views-from-Cheddar-Gorge-in-the-Mendip-Hills.jpg)
Discover the spectacular Cheddar Gorge with the Cliff Top walk
![Walking along the Old Wicks & Berks Canal on the Bowden Hill walk near Lacock](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Bowden-Hill-walk-along-the-Old-Wicks-Berks-Canal.jpg)
Near Lacock: Escape to the beautiful Wiltshire country with the Bowden Hill walk
![Walking through a lush field with views of the Somerset Hills and reservoirs on the Dundry Hilltop walk](https://www.adragonsescape.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Dundry-Hilltop-walk.jpg)