Short Walks Made Easy: Quantocks, Mendips and Somerset Levels has been carefully curated by Ordnance Survey and features 10 leisurely walks ranging from two to four miles.

The routes inside are a comfortable way to pick and choose a stroll to the finest viewpoints and historical locations the area has to offer, whether it be the panoramic views of Cheddar Gorge, the wetland beauty of Ham Wall nature reserve, or the fossil-rich shoreline of Kilve Beach.

The book is specifically written for those with little walking experience, the less able, or anyone short on time. It highlights accessible paths and offers multiple ways to follow the routes.

Each walk includes easy-to-use simplified mapping, walk profiles, turn-by-turn instructions, and route photography.

The 80 pages are packed with essential information detailing public transport, parking, amenities, places to eat and drink, nature notes, and the stories behind each walk.

Nick Giles, Managing Director for Leisure at Ordnance Survey, said: "Short Walks Made Easy is perfect for anyone with little or no walking experience, and busy families who don't want to spend the entire day out on a hike. It's a fantastic way of making the outdoors accessible to everyone.

"The walks in this book are between two and four miles, with very little or no steep gradients to overcome. Many are ideal for taking dogs out too.

"The book takes the hassle out of planning routes yourself. Just follow the instructions and you're guaranteed a rewarding trip out discovering the beautiful countryside each time you use it."

The book includes a variety of walks that cater to different interests and fitness levels:

• Kilve Beach: Pretty hamlet of East Quantoxhead; rock-pooling on Kilve Beach.
• Alfoxton Park: Woodland and parkland walk; ancient trees; Wordsworth's house.
• Great Wood: Giant Douglas fir trees and majestic oaks; enjoy a family picnic.
• Cothelstone Hill: Gentle climb to great long-distance views; tumulus; Exmoor ponies.
• Ham Wall Nature Reserve: The perfect introduction to the Somerset Levels; birds; wetland wildlife.
• Glastonbury Tor: Extensive views; abbey, Rural Life Museum and Chalice Well Garden.
• Wells to Tor Hill: Accessible park stroll, cathedral views; tithe barn; Bishop's Palace.
• Ebbor Gorge and Wookey Hole: Wonderful cave system; limestone grassland; deep-cut, wooded gorge.
• Cheddar Gorge: Spectacular gorge and caves; stunning views; cheeseboard delight.
• Blagdon Lake: Lovely reservoir stroll; water birds, dragonflies; historic pumping station.

The book is written by Julia Goodfellow-Smith, an experienced outdoor writer and photographer with a passion for exploring the UK's most beautiful landscapes

Short Walks Made Easy: Quantocks, Mendips & Somerset Levels is priced at £8.99 and is available now from OS's shop.

OS has now published 33 Short Walks Made Easy books covering routes across England, Scotland and Wales.