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

January 26, 2024 at 10:03 am

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.

The Bradford-on-Avon Walking Wheel is wonderfully easy to navigate, thanks to its excellent signage. For added convenience, laminated maps are available for purchase at the local library and several nearby shops.

For more information, you can visit: Bradford-on-Avon Walking Wheel Maps.

Currently in the heart of winter, the landscape is still pretty bleak and bit muddy but the route offers a gentle, easy hike through fields and woods.

We’re excited to announce that we plan to lead this walk in March. Stay tuned for more details following another preparatory exploration in the coming weeks.

Bath Ramblers Facebook Page

November 24, 2023 at 8:29 am

You can now connect with the Bath Ramblers group on Facebook. Walkers post lovely photos of recent walks and useful info about walking. If you’re on Facebook why not look us up:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/bathramblers/

Browne’s Folly – 23.11.23

November 24, 2023 at 7:02 am

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)

We’ll be leading this walk in January – why not join us. Details can be found on the Bath Ramblers website.

If the spooky stories about Sally in the Woods puts you off, be reassured that we heard birds tweeting cheerfully in the trees contradicting the myth of the silent woods!

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

September 26, 2022 at 11:16 am
This is a shortish easy walk that we have done a couple of times before. Here is a previous post on the same route.
Walkmeter Map
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

South Stoke – 11.9.22

September 12, 2022 at 12:42 pm
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This walk was organized by Bath Ramblers in association with Bathscape Walking Festival
South Stoke Millenium Viewpoint

Widcombe – 24.4.22

September 12, 2022 at 12:31 pm
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the view from Alexandra Park

Freshford – 10.4.22

April 11, 2022 at 3:43 pm
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Bradford-on-Avon Walking Wheel (spokes 8 and 1) – 20.3.22

March 22, 2022 at 3:17 pm
A 5 mile (ish) walk starting up spoke 8, cutting across to spoke 1 and back down.
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Spring is out in full force – the magnolias are magnificent.

Browne’s Folly – 2.1.22

January 3, 2022 at 9:43 am

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.
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Two weeks ago when we pre-walked this route it was damp and foggy

Combe Hay – 19.9.21

September 22, 2021 at 7:32 am
A 5 mile walk starting and ending at Odd Down Park & Ride
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Great views on the way out