Ramble led by Mike and Jo Cox
- 18th August 2026 (9:15am - 2:00pm)
The August ramble organisers are Mike and Jo Cox who will lead a walk starting at The Mason’s Arms,

Westland Retirement Association Ramble
from the Mason’s Arms, Lower Odcombe, BA22 8TX
Tuesday 18th Aug 2026 09.15am – 2.30pm
The August ramble organisers are Mike and Jo Cox who will lead a walk starting and
finishing at The Mason’s Arms, 41 Lower Odcombe, Nr Yeovil BA22 8TX where there
is plenty of parking at the rear of the pub. It will be approximately 5 miles and use a
mixture of bridlepaths, woodland trails, quiet country lanes National Trust parkland.
There are no stiles, an uphill section in the middle section of the walk and shady
parts. If it has rained recently there may be small sections that may be muddy.
We will walk across NT Montacute House parkland and woodland, discover a secret
pond, enjoy great views across Witcombe valley and pay a visit to the lovely St Peter
and Paul’s church at Higher Odcombe.
We will meet at 9.15am in the car park and start the walk at 9.45am sharp. The pub
will be open for those walking to use the WC facilities beforehand if required. Meals
should be able to be paid for before the walk although awaiting confirmation on this.
We will be aiming to return by 12.30pm and sit down to eat at 1.00pm.
Menu choices are as follows:
Honey roasted ham, egg, chips and peas - £18
Meat Lasagne with garlic bread and salad leaves - £18
Vegetarian Lasagne with garlic bread and salad leaves (Ve) - £17
Hunters Chicken with chips and salad leaves - £17
Mason’s cheese Burger with tomato, lettuce, gherkins, relish, coleslaw and fries -
£19
Homemade Falafal burger tomato, lettuce, gherkins, mint sauce, coleslaw & fries -
£16 (Vg)
Scampi, chips, salad leaves, peas and tartar sauce - £18
Beer battered Haddock, chips, peas, salad leaves and tartar sauce - £19
Chicken breast and bacon salad, bed of mixed leaves, olives, drizzle of Siracha
sauce - £17
Jacket potato with vegetable chilli, sour cream and mixed leaves (Vg) - £12
Please notify us of your meal order, if you are walking and any dietary
requirements at least a week beforehand if you have not already done so.
Contact: Mike Cox 07767 385582 or mike_cox40@hotmail.com or
Jo Cox 07780 966530 or jo.cox369@gmail.com
