Somerset is considered to be a very picturesque county, and you can easily take in its sights through walking trails.
If you fancy going on these walks you might prefer for the route to not be too difficult to follow and to end up exactly back where you started.
Luckily there are plenty of circular walks you can take in the county, most of which are a couple of miles long and take between one and three hours.
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Cheddar Gorge Trail
Full details of the route can be found on the AllTrails website here.
This 6.1km walk is described as a "beautiful trail" that takes people above the famous landmark of Cheddar Gorge.
It is a tough uphill trek over a rocky surface to start, but features spectacular views from the top of the gorge.
The profile adds: "Along the way you can take in views of the fascinating cliffs and its extraordinary caves, with a long history into the prehistoric past."
Kelston Circular
Full details of the route can be found on the AllTrails website here.
This trail near Kelston is just over 11km in length and should take walkers around three hours and ten minutes to complete.
Starting at Swinford Picnic Site, the trail heads through farmlands and past Kelston Round Hill where walkers can enjoy "lovely views over the surrounding area".
The profile adds: "Please note, this trail includes a section around a golf course where you will need to be aware of and courteous to golfers."
Mendips Circular
Full details of the route can be found on the AllTrails website here.
A slightly shorter walk can be found with the Mendips Circular, which is 4.8km in length and should take around an hour and a half to complete.
It is described as a "relatively easy and picturesque trail" which goes through some woodland.
The profile adds: "There is plenty of off-lead space for dogs and no roads to worry about. There is a little stream about a quarter of the way in for them to cool off. Just be aware of any livestock around."
Glastonbury Tor from Dod Lane Circular
Full details of the route can be found on the AllTrails website here.
Another short walk can be found in Glastonbury which is only 4.3km long and should take about an hour and 20 minutes to finish.
As the name of the route suggests, walkers will go up the Glastonbury Tor on this route which will treat them to "fantastic views over the surrounding countryside".
Walkers will pass plenty of interesting landmarks on the trail including Chalice Well and Abbey Park.
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Beacon Batch Circular
Full details of the route can be found on the AllTrails website here.
A more challenging route can be found with the Beacon Batch Circular which is 10km long and should take around two hours and 45 minutes to complete.
It is described as a "stunning trail" that takes walkers through Rowberrow Warren Wood and up Beacon Batch in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The profile adds: "As you make your way through the beautiful pine forest, the paths lead you on an ascent and eventually open up to wonderful views as you continue to Beacon Batch. Near the summit, there are remnants of Bronze Age round barrows."
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