This walk forms a figure of 8, with the larger 5-mile loop taking us through the beautiful scenery that leads along the valley in the direction of Nettleton, followed by… Read More »Combined: Castle Combe Eight – 5 & 8 miles
We have booked a room at Saltford Golf Club again this year. To book, log in and scroll down to the bottom, where you will find a form to fill… Read More »Social: Christmas Lunch
This first walk of the year takes us through Bath on a route that you may not be familiar with. It takes us along the river, through parks, along the… Read More »Combined: Back of Bath – 5 miles
This will be held in the Wansdyke room at Saltford Hall and will be followed by an American Supper (i.e. where everyone brings along a contribution to the food —… Read More »Annual General Meeting
The walk starts with a 15-minute steady climb up Burledge Hill. At the top, there is a bench to sit on to rest and enjoy the beautiful views across Chew… Read More »Long Walkers: Bishop Sutton – 8 miles
Redcliffe Edge is between Oldland Common and North Common, and the countryside around there includes the Golden Valley. This is the valley of the River Boyd, which starts at Dodington, flows down through Wick and then on to Bitton before flowing into the River Avon. The area is slightly hilly and offers some excellent views.
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Midsomer Norton and Radstock was once the confluence of a number of railway lines, which are now all disused. Much of the old trackway has been turned into “Greenways”, which are footpaths which can also be used by cyclists. This walk follows two of these for part of their respective routes. We also pass through… Read More »Long Walkers: Midsomer Norton – 9¾ miles
This is our first Saltford Walkers Quiz Night. The format will be similar to the traditional pub quiz, whereby teams compete to answer questions on a number of different topics. We will organise ourselves into teams on the night, so there's no need to do anything in advance. We will also provide all the necessary… Read More »Social: Quiz Night
Stoke St. Michael is a village and civil parish on the Mendip Hills 4 miles north-east of Shepton Mallet, and 8 miles west of Frome, in Somerset. The walk follows woodland paths and fields alongside the Mells stream. The route passes St Dunstan’s Well, a Site of Special Scientific Interest that was once thought to… Read More »Amblers: Stoke St. Michael – 5 miles
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The official guide book says this: Great Badminton and Little Badminton, Sopworth and Luckington — a quartet of delightful Cotswold-style villages scattered in and around the Badminton Estate. The landscape may be gently undulating rather than spectacular, but it is the human interest that makes such a charming corner of the country. Here can be… Read More »Long Walkers: Badminton estate – 8¼ miles