Getting Here

EarthSpirit, Peak Lane, Compton Dundon, TA11 6PE
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For your journey to the centre we encourage you, if you can, to minimise CO2 emissions, either by coming on public transport or by car sharing. However you manage it, have a good journey and we look forward to welcoming you. EarthSpirit is just a 25 minute drive from the Great Western Railway inter-city train station at Castle Cary. 

By Train

The nearest train stations are Castle Cary, Yeovil Pen Mill, Yeovil Junction, Bridgwater, and Bristol Temple Meads.

- If you are travelling from London we advise you to travel to Castle Cary, Bristol Temple Meads, or Yeovil Junction.

- If you are travelling from Wales we advise you to travel to Bridgwater.

- If you are travelling from North England or Scotland we advise you to travel to Bristol Temple Meads.

Castle Cary

From London Paddington take a GWR train towards Exeter/Plymouth/Paignton/Penzance and alight at Castle Cary station. Please make sure the train you are boarding stops in Castle Cary as not all trains stop. The train journey from London Paddington to Castle Cary is around 1 hour 40 minutes and the station is a 25 minute drive from EarthSpirit by taxi. Public transport from Castle Cary to EarthSpirit is very poor so if you are intending on catching the bus please use a different train station.

From Castle Cary Station By Taxi

Number Seven Taxis 01963 351015 - Mums Taxis 077115 72038 -
Glastonbury based:
JJ’s Taxis 07977 904064 M & J Taxis 8 seater Jim 07768 741950 CJW Taxi pre book 01458 833 106
Village Cabs 365 – 24/7 01458 748 748 Villagecabs.me
Glastonbury Cab – Matthews Not Sundays 07800 777154 Tor Taxi 07891 488218 An alternative taxi is https://gettransfer.com/ and is cheaper or minibus https://maggstravel.co.uk
Castle Cary based:
Sue’s Taxi 2 seats cash only 01963 441121
07711 572038
Street based:
Street Taxi – Steve not 24/7 01458 443322

From Bristol Temple Meads Station By Bus

Take the 376 bus from outside the train station direct to Compton Dundon (towards Yeovil). Alight at Compton Dundon Ham Lane Bus Stop which is a 20 minute walk from EarthSpirit. The last bus to Compton Dundon departs from Bristol Temple Meads bus stop at 16:51. There are later buses but these terminate in the town called Street.

From Yeovil Pen Mill Station By Bus

Walk to Yeovil Bus Station and catch the 376 bus towards Bristol. Alight at Compton Dundon Ham Lane Bus Stop which is a 20 minute walk from EarthSpirit.

From Yeovil Junction Station By Bus

Take the 68 bus to Yeovil Bus Station and then the 376 bus towards Bristol. Alight at Compton Dundon Ham Lane Bus Stop which is a 20 minute walk from EarthSpirit. Alternatively, book a taxi.

From Bridgwater Station By Bus

Walk to St John Street Bus Stop and catch the 375 towards Wells and get off at Crispin Hall Bus Stop in the town called Street. From here catch the 376 towards Yeovil and alight at Compton Dundon Ham Lane Bus Stop which is a 20 minute walk from EarthSpirit.

For more information about train times and to book a ticket visit https://www.gwr.com (or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk). For cheaper tickets, use https://trainsplit.com/ instead.

By Bus

The nearest bus stop to EarthSpirit is Ham Lane Bus Stop in Compton Dundon which is located on the First West of England bus route 376 (and 55). The 376 runs direct from Bristol to Compton Dundon approximately every hour Mon-Sat. The last bus to Compton Dundon departs Bristol Bus Station at 16:36. The 376 continues to run until late into the evening but these later services terminate in the town of Street. The 376 doesn't serve Compton Dundon on Sundays.

376 timetable: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/plan-journey/timetables?search=376&date=2024-09-01

All bus fares in Somerset are currently £2 under the government's £2 single fare cap. All buses accept cash and contactless card.

Berry's Superfast Coaches run from London to the town called Street: www.berryscoaches.co.uk or telephone +44 1823 331356.

For bus information use the First Bus website for all options: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west

UK coach timetables and on-line booking www.nationalexpress.com 

Mega Bus from London to Bristol https://uk.megabus.com

From Bristol Temple Meads Station:

Take the 376 bus from outside the train station direct to Compton Dundon (towards Yeovil). Alight at Compton Dundon Ham Lane Bus Stop which is a 20 minute walk from EarthSpirit. The last bus to Compton Dundon departs from Bristol Temple Meads bus stop at 16:51. There are later buses but these terminate in the town called Street.

From Yeovil Pen Mill Station By Bus

Walk to Yeovil Bus Station and catch the 376 bus towards Bristol. Alight at Compton Dundon Ham Lane Bus Stop which is a 20 minute walk from EarthSpirit.

From Yeovil Junction Station By Bus

Take the 68 bus to Yeovil Bus Station and then the 376 bus towards Bristol. Alight at Compton Dundon Ham Lane Bus Stop which is a 20 minute walk from EarthSpirit.

From Bridgwater Station By Bus

Walk to St John Street Bus Stop and catch the 375 towards Wells and get off at Crispin Hall Bus Stop in the town called Street. From here catch the 376 towards Yeovil and alight at Compton Dundon Ham Lane Bus Stop which is a 20 minute walk from EarthSpirit.

From Bristol Airport:

Take the A1 bus to Temple Meads train station (runs every 15 mins about £8). This service runs 24 hours a day (A1 Timetable). At Temple Meads walk back to the road, at the corner you have the bus stop. 

Take the 376 bus from outside the train station direct to Compton Dundon (towards Yeovil). Alight at Compton Dundon Ham Lane Bus Stop which is a 20 minute walk from EarthSpirit. The last bus to Compton Dundon departs from Bristol Temple Meads bus stop at 16:51. There are later buses but these terminate in the town called Street.

From Street or Glastonbury:
From Street or Glastonbury catch the 376 bus to Compton Dundon (direction Yeovil). The 376 runs hourly Mon-Sat but doesn't serve Compton Dundon on Sundays. Stop at the second stop (Ham Lane) in Compton Dundon (at the monument), and walk 20 mins along Ham Lane, Goose Lane, then Peak Lane. EarthSpirit is sign posted on Peak Lane.

The last bus leaves Street at 18:36.

Alternatively taxi with Number Seven Taxis 01963 351015 - Mums Taxis 077115 72038 - CJWTaxis 01458 833 106 www.cjwtaxis.co.uk - Lina's Taxi 0740003380 linastaxi@hotmail.co.uk

By Car

From London take the M3 for c 39 miles to the A303 . Fork left and follow the A303 for c 77 miles. (Be prepared for possible traffic slow down at Amesbury 2 miles before Stonehenge (c 49 miles before EarthSpirit). Drive past Wincanton to the large Podimore roundabout, turning on to the A372 signposted Langport. Turn second right onto the B3151 signposted to Glastonbury, Somerton, Street , and Kingsdon . Follow this road passed Somerton and Littleton hamlet. 500 yards after Littleton, just before Dundon Hill , take the turning left signposted Dundon called Peak Lane. Follow this lane for nearly one mile until you see a house on the left with a rusty , faded once black iron railing in front. Immediately after this house turn left on a small lane signed to EarthSpirit. Turn left just before thatched farmhouse into concrete yard and park. Large, tiled, converted barn is the home of EarthSpirit.

From M5 take Junction 23 signposted Glastonbury. Follow signs to Glastonbury (A39) through the village of Ashcott, until the Pipers Arms pub on right. Turn onto the road on the right just before the Pipers Arms signposted to Berhill, in the direction of Somerton. Follow this all the way to crossroads. At intersection turn right on B3151 towards Somerton. In Compton Dundon turn right onto Ham Lane, signed to school and church. Follow this lane for nearly one mile, bear left round bend, up hill, past right turn to church and left hand turn to the school. Take next right turn into small lane, immediately after red brick bungalow and before black iron railings. Turn left just before thatched farmhouse into concrete yard and park. Large tiled, converted barn is the home of EarthSpirit.

Link to map of the area: multimap
Satnav: TA11 6PE or search EarthSpirit Centre on maps.
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By Bike

1) Cycling is possible. We are 13 miles from Castle Cary station, 5 miles from
the bus stop in Glastonbury and 3 miles from the bus stop in the town called Street.
2) Alternatively use the CycleStreets.net route finder to create a route from
wherever you are.
3) We have a cycle rack for storage.

By Plane

Bristol Airport is 1 hour from EarthSpirit by taxi. There are national and international flights. See the bus section (above) for public transport directions to EarthSpirit. An alternative taxi is https://gettransfer.com/ and is cheaper or minibus https://maggstravel.co.uk
Information about Bristol Airport: www.bristolairport.co.uk

Green Travel Plan

An important goal of The EarthSpirit Centre is to reduce the environmental impact of travel and look at ways to reduce the carbon footprint by being more aware of travel by car or plane.

Calculating your Carbon emission:
If you are interested in finding out how much CO2 you are generating by driving, flying or taking public transport to the centre you can do so by going to the appropriate tab on this link: www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Offsetting your Carbon emission:
If you would like to offset your emissions check out this link: www.carbonneutral.com/
and f you are coming by plane, we hope you consider making your flight carbon neutral and maybe help plant some trees. www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/support-us/give/personal-carbon/

Information about Carbon Footprint www.iqsdirectory.com/resources/your-carbon-footprint-how-to-determine-and-reduce-it/

Car sharing
Please consider car pooling with other participants. If you are a group leader, you can set up a social media group to encourage your participants to do car sharing or refer them to existing car share websites like https://liftshare.com/uk and www.blablacar.co.uk