Tor-tally Glastonbury - Summits, Sights and Spirits
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OutdoorLads is spending the weekend at a YHA near Glastonbury.
If you want to join us just for the day, we'll be spending Saturday exploring the town, popping into White Springs Sanctuary, and walking up to the Tor.
Famed for its abundance of legends and mythology, Glastonbury is a place of spiritual significance for many cultures, including Druids and Pagans who believe the landscape possesses unique spiritual magnetism. Embracing diversity is part of the Glastonbury way, making it a welcoming destination for all.
Often referred to as the Isle of Avalon, Glastonbury stands prominently in the centre of the Somerset Levels, characterised by its notable hills. The iconic Glastonbury Tor, dedicated to the Archangel Michael, and Chalice Hill, rumored to be the resting place of the Holy Grail, are key highlights. Legend also has it that the Glastonbury Holy Thorn grew from the staff planted by Jesus's uncle, Joseph of Arimathea.
We'll aim for lunch in Glastonbury itself, so there should be options for sandwiches there.
Places for this walk are limited as you'll be joining the already fully booked up YHA weekend.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome to join us on this event but we do ask the following:
- Please appreciate the fact that not everyone is a dog owner or lover- especially when we stop to eat
- Please ensure you adhere to the Countryside Code at all times - see (Keeping Dogs Under Effective Control)
- This walk will be a fairly 'urban' route - through both Street and Glastonbury with a lot of road walking.
- Dogs are absolutely not allowed inside the YHA (where we'll be gathering at the start and end of the walk).
If your dog is uncontrolled and strays in open land frightening other animals or livestock, the leader is supported by the OutdoorLads board of trustees to ask you to leave the event as this is not acceptable behaviour.
Photo Credits: All photos taken by OutdoorLads members and permission is granted to OutdoorLads for further use.
What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
As it's the end of winter, it's likely that it'll be quite cold, wet and muddy in the area.
Food & drink
We'll be aiming for lunch in Glastonbury itself where there should be cafes and shops open for Sandwiches etc.
Please bring water and any snacks you'll need for the day though.