INSIGHTS into the life of the famous poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge, including his relationships with women and how the local landscape inspired his work, will be revealed in a packed programme of autumn walking events arranged by the National Trust for the coming weeks.

Every Wednesday in September and October, a tour of Coleridge’s cottage in Nether Stowey will show how the women in the poet’s life shaped his experiences and inspired his writing.

The tour brings hidden stories to light, including the resilience and resourcefulness of his wife Sara Frickerand, and his friendship with Dorothy Wordsworth.

Nether Stowey Village Walks also leave the cottage every Sunday afternoon in September, taking in St Mary's Church and Castle Mount.

The walks introduce Coleridge and the village which shaped his work.

Another walk on September 10 takes in the landscape which inspired Coleridge's poetry and explores a landscape mix including woodland and streams, open fields, and vast panoramas.

Then, a walk from Wordsworth’s home to Coleridge’s cottage will take place on September 30 between Kilve, Alfoxton, and Nether Stowey.

Ramblers will take in the panoramic views, spot wildlife, and connect with nature as Coleridge once did on his strolls on the hills with his friends.

The route takes in the location where the Wordsworths lived during their time in West Somerset and includes the path they took on their way to Coleridge’s cottage.

As part of this year's Somerset Arts Week, local artist Laura Daligan will exhibit her work at Coleridge Cottage from September 23 to October 4.

Exploring the theme of 'cultural connections', Ms Daligan’s exhibition looks at the artist’s deep relationship with the Quantock Hills.

Coleridge lived in Nether Stowey with his wife and son for nearly three years from January, 1797, to October, 1799.