A local walk around Saltford for anyone who would like to come and find out what we are about. We will start from Saltford Hall at 10.30. If you are coming by car, please park in the car park to the rear of Saltford Hall.
A guided our around Victoria Park in Bath.
A flat walk across country to Compton Dando for tea and cake at the local church in aid of their local charity. This is a combined multi-walk starting at two different locations, but ending up at the same place.
This walk takes place in the area around the southern tip of Chew Valley Lake. It takes in a variety of scenery including flat countryside, woodlands and hills.
We will be starting in Saltford and then walking to Corston and then on to Newton St. Loe. We will return to Saltford along the river.
A walk around the docks in the centre of Bristol.
Every year we do a coach to somewhere a bit further afield. This year we are going to Cardiff. There are three walks of different lengths (corresponding to Strollers, Amblers and Long Walkers), and it is also suitable for those who don't want to walk, but would just like to meet socially. The 10 mile… Read More »Combined: Cardiff Bay coach trip – 2, 5½, 10 miles
A walk around the Cotswolds just to the south of Bath, taking in the villages of Midford, Wellow, and Combe Hay. A variety of lovely scenery and views. Along the way, we pass the locks of the old Somerset Coal Canal, and a section of the route goes along a path which follows an old… Read More »Long Walkers: Southstoke – 10 miles
This is a gentle and pleasant walk, starting in Newton St. Loe, going through the grounds of Bath Spa University to Stanton Prior, and then back on a different route through the University grounds. The campus, known as Newton Park, was originally landscaped by Capability Brown.
A walk taking in the scenery around Chew Valley Lake.
Since her retirement from teaching Sandy has been able to focus on her two passions of literature and history, and has had time to research and compile an informative and revealing work on The Brontes (a previous Saltford Walkers social evening), leading on to Jane Austen and a work in progress on Hannah More. Please… Read More »Social: The Real Jane Austen – a talk by Sandy Bateman
Tollard Royal on the Wiltshire/Dorset border. A beautiful autumnal walk, as long as it doesn't rain! There may be a chance to collect fresh walnuts if the local wildlife haven't eaten them. There are a couple of steep up and downs but nothing overly strenuous.