Strollers: Newton Park – 3 miles
A walk around the grounds of Netwon Park
12 walks and social events found.
Cancelled Canine Friends: Chew Valley Lake – 3 miles
This walk goes round the top of Chew Valley Lake and back. There is a section of road along the top of the lake, but the rest is on paths separated from any roads. The paths are dual use cycling and walking, and is can be quite crowded in summer, but this time of year… Read More »Canine Friends: Chew Valley Lake – 3 miles
Postponed Combined: Castle Combe Eight – 5 & 8 miles
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 the picturesque village of Castle Combe. There is an additional optional 3-mile loop (after lunch) going through Slaughterford.
Social: Christmas Lunch
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 in to make your choices.
Combined: Dramway Railway – 5 miles
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
Annual General Meeting
All members are invited to attend the AGM, and it will be an American Supper, as usual (bring food to share).
Long Walkers: Wick Circuit – 10 miles
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
Amblers: Wells – 6 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
Strollers: Bath Park – 3 miles
A stroll around the famous park in Bath.
Canine Friends: Saltford River – 2¾ miles
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.
Long Walkers: Priston and Timsbury – 9 miles
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
Amblers: Compton Dando/Burnett – 5 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.