Bath Ramblings

Brassknocker to Midford - 30.6.24

Today we followed a lovely new route which started at Brassknocker Basin and meandered through the woods along Midford Brook. This walk is from Bathscape which is a great resource for exploring the countryside around Bath and beyond. The walk follows a few local footpath routes including Circuit of Bath, Coal Canal Way and the Sustrans cycle network. At the start of the walk we pass Monkton Combe School cricket pitch.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Bradford-on-Avon Walking Wheel (spokes 8 and 1) – 25.1.24

Today, we ventured further into the Bradford-on-Avon Walking Wheel. While spokes 7 and 8 were revisited segments from our previous walks, our latest path took an new turn. We ascended partway up spoke 8, then veered anti-clockwise, returning via spoke 1. For those new to the Walking Wheel, it’s a picturesque network of footpaths. At its core is an inner ring encircling our lovely town of Bradford-on-Avon, and radiating from it are eight ‘spokes’ that stretch out to an outer ring, embracing the beautiful countryside of BoA and its surrounding areas.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Friday, January 26, 2024

Browne's Folly - 23.11.23

A regular favourite walk, this route starts from the village of Bathford and ascends steeply to Browne’s Folly before meandering through the woods of the nature reserve. Browne’s Folly is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest for wildlife and geology and is managed by Avon Wildlife Trust. You can find out more here We regularly meet the friendly goats living near the tower and one of our photos was used on the cover of the Bathford Bulletin (September issue)

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Friday, November 24, 2023

Bradford-on-Avon Walking Wheel (spokes 7 and 8) – 26.9.22

This is a shortish easy walk that we have done a couple of times before. Here is a previous post on the same route. cute chubby sheep The autumn fields have all been harvested so the footpaths are a bit harder to follow A lovely heron It was a beautiful clear and sunny day with views for miles The local cows are generally friendly Route Details 🗺️ View Route on Walkmeter (opens in a new tab)

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, September 26, 2022

South Stoke - 11.9.22

This walk was organized by Bath Ramblers in association with Bathscape Walking Festival South Stoke Millenium Viewpoint This is a varied route with gentle ups and downs The woods were generous for those of us who forgot to bring lunch! Endless views A lot of this walk was along the Somerset Coal Canal Route Details 🗺️ View Route on Walkmeter (opens in a new tab)

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, September 12, 2022
Last Modified on Monday, September 26, 2022

Widcombe - 24.4.22

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Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, September 12, 2022

Freshford - 10.4.22

a floating garden on the canal The bridge at Iford Manor The woods are carpeted in wild garlic A very sad looking building Route Details 🗺️ View Route on Walkmeter (opens in a new tab)

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, April 11, 2022
Last Modified on Monday, September 12, 2022

Bradford-on-Avon Walking Wheel (spokes 8 and 1) – 20.3.22

A 5 mile (ish) walk starting up spoke 8, cutting across to spoke 1 and back down. Spring is out in full force - the magnolias are magnificent. Lots of trees are still leafless however (and possible dead) Critters are coming out of hibernation The sky was blue and the fields were showing signs of new crops A friendly horse wanted to join the walk Rabbits out in the sunshine

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Last Modified on Monday, September 12, 2022

Browne's Folly - 2.1.22

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Our regular New Year trek up to Browne’s Folly and through the woods at Bathford. We first did this walk in January 2017 and it has become the traditional first walk of the year for Bath Ramblers. Two weeks ago when we pre-walked this route it was damp and foggy Today it was very mild for January and the views were really clear. Here the sun is shining down on Freezing Hill Lane on the horizon.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, January 3, 2022
Last Modified on Monday, September 12, 2022

Combe Hay - 19.9.21

Great views on the way out. A carved wooden owl in the woods. We spotted a beautiful slow worm slithering in the undergrowth. Some friendly looking scarecrows. Gnarly old trees in the woods. Route Details 🗺️ View Route on Walkmeter (opens in a new tab) A 5 mile walk starting and ending at Odd Down Park & Ride.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Last Modified on Monday, January 3, 2022