Litton combines a well-defined walk with medieval church architecture and a distinctive lakeside landscape. The Litton Walk is 2 miles long and takes about an hour; St Mary the Virgin dates from the 13th century.

Church, churchyard and local history

St Mary the Virgin in Litton is a 13th-century Anglican church and is listed as a Grade I building. Several monuments and crosses in the churchyard are also designated as listed buildings. One specific example is the remains of the churchyard cross, about 15 metres north of the tower. The remains of the churchyard cross are protected as a Grade II building, probably date from the 15th century, and are primarily of historical interest. The date and listing status describe different aspects: the century indicates when it was created, while Grade I or Grade II indicates its respective heritage protection status. St Mary the Virgin dates from the 13th century; the remains of the churchyard cross are probably dated to the 15th century.

Two evening Communion services are held in Litton each month, and everyone is welcome. If you would like to include a service in your trip, check the latest details in advance. The open services complement the view of the Grade I building with a glimpse of Anglican practice in the village’s religious life.

Lakes and landscape

Lower Litton is a shallow, tree-lined lake covering eight acres. Upper Litton covers eleven acres, making it three acres larger and also deeper than Lower Litton; it is long and narrow, with steep banks, and a stream feeds it at the upper end. Litton Reservoir is near the village of Litton in Somerset. The River Chew runs through Litton between the houses. Litton Lakes are unavailable until further notice; check the operator’s notice again before travelling. In direct comparison, Lower Litton is smaller and shallow; Upper Litton is larger and deeper, with a long, narrow shape and steep banks.

The Litton Walk and directions

The Litton Walk is 2 miles long, takes about an hour, and is graded easy to moderate. Trail conditions can change, so check them before setting out.

Litton is signposted from the B3114 between West Harptree and Chewton Mendip. The village is also 2.5 miles from Sustrans National Cycle Route 3. This distance describes Litton’s location relative to the cycle route, not the length of the Litton Walk, which is 2 miles long.

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For the wider travel guide: Somerset.