Bath Ramblings

Nunney - 7.4.19

Although this wasn’t new it is the sort of walk where there is something different to spot each time. The changing seasons really do make a difference and this time the quarry was much more visible without the leaf cover on the trees. The wild garlic was everywhere and the Hart’s Tongue Ferns were looking splendid amongst the mossy growth along the stream. Another difference was a large herd of cows in a field which has not had them in before - fortunately they were more interested in chewing the cud than worrying the walkers.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, April 8, 2019
Last Modified on Friday, November 15, 2019

Kilmersdon - 20.1.19

This was a lovely walk with a good mix of landscape starting from Kilmersdon and quickly joining Colliers Way which still has a surprising amount of the old railway track. Much of the trackside is lined with apple trees and legend has it that these were grown when passengers on the trains threw their apple cores out of the window. The walk then headed for the grounds of Ammerdown House with its impressive column - this originally had a viewing space at the top.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Thursday, January 24, 2019
Last Modified on Monday, April 15, 2019

Hinton Blewett - 22.7.18

A nearly 6 mile walk starting and ending at the Ring O Bells pub in Hinton Blewett. This circular walk started in Hinton Blewett on a gloriously warm morning. The fields were brown and the mud had solidified which made for interesting walking. Fortunately there were also some shady lanes and wooded paths. The walk went through the lovely little village of Litton where the reservoirs provided a good lunch stop and the opportunity to watch the birds on the water.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, July 23, 2018
Last Modified on Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Ebbor Gorge - 22.4.18

This is a walk we have done before here and here. It’s 5 miles with lots of hills (and views on a good day) and woodland. This walk started from Ebbor Gorge car park and went down to the reserve by a steep flight of steps before levelling out for the walk to Wookey Hole village. At the end of the village a path led across fields to Arthur’s Point - good views in all directions.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, April 23, 2018
Last Modified on Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Buckland Dinham - 18.2.18

This walk starts in the village of Buckland Dinham then heads into the Somerset countryside through Great Elm and on towards Mells where the hills above the village give good views of the historic manor house and church. A good variety of walking with open fields and meadows, riverside paths and bridleways thick with mud. Signs of spring everywhere with snowdrops, daffodils in bud and wild garlic starting to appear.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Last Modified on Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Ebbor Gorge - 30.7.17 *FEATURED WALK*

Welcome to our third featured walk which is a 4.9 mile circular hike through Ebbor Gorge on the West Mendip Way. Full instructions are below. This walk starts from Ebbor Gorge car park and heads down into the reserve before diverting into Wookey Hole village. From there it goes across fields and through woods before returning to the nature reserve and back to the car park. A challenging walk with steep flights of steps and climbs up hills but well worth the effort for the far reaching views across the Somerset countryside.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Last Modified on Monday, February 12, 2018

Ebbor Gorge - 21.5.17

Ebbor Gorge - 6 miles. This was a test run of a walk we will be leading on 30th July - the route may differ slightly The Mendips and Glastonbury Tor in the distance Spooky old lime kilns The rocky crags of Ebbor This walk has vast and impressive views for miles on a clear day zooming in on the Tor Bears in the Woods Happy sheep with lambs There are many woodland steps along the route

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, May 22, 2017
Last Modified on Sunday, August 13, 2017

Westbury White Horse - 16.4.17

Westbury White Horse – A 5.9 mile walk starting and ending at the White Horse car park. The walk started from the Westbury White Horse car park and went past the old chalk quarry and skirted Imber Range – no firing today! The mostly level walk from high ground gave wonderful long distance views. Paragliders and kite flyers were taking advantage of the wind. Animal highlights included a Peregrine Falcon, skylarks, very woolly brown sheep and shaggy ponies – and, of course, the White Horse.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, April 17, 2017
Last Modified on Sunday, August 13, 2017

Nunney Revisited - 27.3.17

On a gloriously sunny spring day it was well worth repeating this walk - see walk on 31/7/16 - as the differences were clear. The views were spectacular and the wood anemones and primroses were flourishing along the stream side paths although the wild garlic had yet to flower. The absence of leaves improved the views and gave a clear impression of how large the quarry was! Wood Anemones Holwell Quarry

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Last Modified on Sunday, August 13, 2017

Nunney - 31.7.16 *FEATURED WALK*

As promised Bath Ramblings is proud to present our first fully featured walk with detailed instructions - a 5.84 mile circular walk of average difficulty and varied environments. Starting from Nunney Castle Car park this walk quickly left the village and Nunney Brook was soon reached. A gentle walk through fields, along country lanes and streamsides. The quarries give an added interest to a very pleasant, varied walk. Nunney is a 40 minute drive from Bath going via Radstock and you can park in Castle Car Park.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Friday, August 19, 2016
Last Modified on Monday, October 17, 2016