The walk takes in Bluebells Woods with some wonderful views. There are no stiles but it is fairly hilly with a couple of busy roads to cross but we hope the bluebells will make it worth the effort. From Marksbury we make our way to Stanton Prior to climb the Iron Age hillfort of Stantonbury… Read More »Long Walkers: Bluebell Woods – 8 miles
A gentle stroll along the River Chew starting at Keynsham, crossing the river at Chewton Keynsham, and then back along the other side of the river. There are no steep slopes or stiles to negotiate!
The walk takes in Butcombe, the Two Rivers Way, Monarch's Way, Compton Martin, Ubley and Blagdon, with views of Blagdon Lake and Chew Valley Lake along the way. There are a number of gentle inclines leading to spectacular views and scenery. There are no really long arduous climbs, and only a few small places where… Read More »Long Walkers: Blagdon Lake – 10 miles
A walk along the Two Rivers Way, taking in Chew Magna.
‘The Chocolate Dinosaurs’ (Mike Burt and Hugh Evans) will be presenting their talk ‘From Mayans to Mini-Eggs’, starting at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm). Chocolate samples will be available, together with tea/ coffee and biscuits. Are you a member? Please log in to see details of where to park etc., and also to let us know… Read More »Social: Chocolate Dinosaurs
A scenic walk starting and ending in Box, between Bath and Chippenham.
A walk along the River Avon in the Hanham area.
This is actually two different walks to St Mary's church in Compton Dando and back. Both groups meet up there at the same time for tea, but start in two different places to give the two different lengths of walk.
This walk starts in Swineford and takes us through North Stoke, over Prospect Stile, across Bath Racecourse, then on to Langridge Church and finally to the Bevil Grenville Civil War monument, before returning along a different route.
A short flat walk around the edge of the scenic Chew Valley Lake to the Bird Watchers Hide, and back, then on to a pub for lunch.
Although this is a shorter walk than usual, there are a couple of testing climbs, so it feels longer. Also, for those interested, The Beaufort Arms is near the car park, and do reasonably-priced lunches! The coombes, meadows and lanes of the Cotswold countryside provide superb scenery. Walking is mainly on tracks and footpaths, and… Read More »Long Walkers: Hawkesbury Upton – 6 miles
