You might be tempted to think that the Dramway path and the railway path are one and the same, but they are not. However, in the section we will be walking, they run roughly parallel and quite close to one another. The Dramway was used for hauling coal, whereas the railway carried passengers (and other… Read More »Combined: Dramway Railway – 5 miles
All members are invited to attend the AGM, and it will be an American Supper, as usual (bring food to share).
This walk takes us around the area of the village of Wick and has some great views, a longbarrow and some ancient lanes. Parts of the walk will be on roads. Wick lies on one of the main roads into Bristol, namely the A420 from Chippenham. Nowadays, it marks the apparent transition from open country… Read More »Long Walkers: Wick Circuit – 10 miles
From Wells Cathedral, the walk follows part of the East Mendip Way, through Croscombe and Dinder. There is one short climb near the start and then easy walking along footpaths through fields and woods. There are great views of the cathedral on the return. The city of Wells takes its name from three wells dedicated… Read More »Amblers: Wells – 6 miles
A stroll around the famous park in Bath.
This walk takes us beside the river at Saltford, crossing over at the new water works bridge and continuing as far as Swineford. We then come back along the railway path. There are places where dogs can run free, and you don't need to bring a dog to be welcome on this walk.
Starting and ending in the Somerset village of Priston, this walk circles around Timsbury without entering the village. It also skirts around the edges of Farmborough, High Littleton, Paulton and Camerton and passes through Tunley. Part of the route follows the Limestone Link, which includes sections of a dismantled railway, the Cam Brook and the… Read More »Long Walkers: Priston and Timsbury – 9 miles
The walk starts in the centre of Compton Dando and is a circular walk to the pretty village of Burnett with a final wander back along the meadows beside the River Chew.
June Sirman will be giving a talk on her various walking activities in Ethiopia. It will take place in the Avon Room of Saltford Hall. Please arrive from 7pm for a prompt start at 7.30.
Join us for a gentle stroll of 2.6 miles (4.2 km) along the River Avon and the Kennet and Avon Canal, exploring some lesser-known parts of the city. The walk is along surfaced roads and paths without any significant gradients, but there are a few steps. There will be a brief coffee/tea stop at the… Read More »Strollers: Bath Canal – 2½ miles
This circular walk takes us around the edge of the Bath University campus, past Sham Castle, and then around the edge of the golf course on Bathampton Down. It then skirts along the edge of Bathampton Wood and back to the start. There are places where dogs can run free, and you don’t need to… Read More »Canine Friends: Bathampton Down – 3 miles
This walk is featured in a book by Robin Tetlow, and contains panoramic views throughout, especially from Cowhill Churchyard. Walking along the Severn Estuary, there are views of Oldbury Power Station and the Severn Bridge.
