This walk takes us along the top of Farleigh Rise near Bathford, just outside Bath. The folly is a tower that serves no purpose whatsoever, except as a meeting place for hunting parties by one of the former owners of the estate — see here. Locally, it is often referred to as the Pepper Pot, because it… Read More »Canine Friends: Brown’s Folly – 2½ miles
All three groups are convening in Bradford-on-Avon. The Long Walkers will start from Bath and walk along the canal to Bathford where they will rendezvous with the Amblers, and continue together across country to Bradford-on-Avon. The Strollers will enjoy a day out in Bradford-on-Avon, travelling there and back by train. It will include a walk… Read More »Train trip: Bradford-on-Avon
Due to the heat on the day in July that we originally ran the treasure hunt, we didn't have many people who actually took part on that day. There has been interest shown on running it again, so we have scheduled a re-run for this Saturday in September. As before, it starts and finishes at… Read More »Combined: Treasure hunt re-run – 2 miles
This walk takes in the village of Weare, the town of Axbridge and the Cheddar reservoir, which are situated on the edge of the Somerset levels. There are some spectacular panoramic views.
This walk starts at Pucklechurch and sees the Brandy Bottom coal mine and the remains of Parkfield coal mine. It also passes through the linear settlement of Parkfield. There will be a coffee stop along the way, and we will have lunch together at the pub afterwards (for those that would like to).
June Sirman will be continuing her talk on her various walking activities in Ethiopia, that she gave to us in March. It will take place in the Wansdyke Room of Saltford Hall (that's the room behind the hall). Please arrive from 7pm for a prompt start at 7.30.
A walk around the Fry’s Chocolate Quarter in Keynsham, which was most recently the Cadbury‘s factory at Somerdale.
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Encompassing the area between Willsbridge Mill and Hanham Court, including Hanham Lock, this walk includes the finest style in the UK (some say!).
Starting at Leighterton, the walk follows traffic-free lanes and woodland through Westonbirt Arboretum, including a short section along the Monarch’s Way.
A walk in the park and common at Yate. There will a stop at a coffee shop and a pub lunch afterwards.
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