Bath Ramblings

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

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

Bradford-on-Avon Walking Wheel (Inner Circle) – 23.6.20

Well it’s been a while for obvious reasons but we finally got out for a walk. This is part of the Bradford-on-Avon walking wheel which consists of an inner and outer circle connected by 8 radiating ‘spokes’. The inner circle is 5.7 miles and takes in the outskirts of BoA town. You can buy a laminated map of the whole wheel at BoA library or tourist information. The routes are marked very well by colour co-ordinated markers on lamp-posts etc.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Last Modified on Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Box - 17.7.16

Box - South Side This walk started from Selwyn Hall car park and went through part of Box - where there is a house called The Old Sweet Factory although no details are known about its history. Crossing the High Street the walk went through Henley then cut across Kingsdown Golf Course before returning through Ashley. It was a glorious day with lovely summer views across the rolling Wiltshire country side and the drinks break in a wonderful flower meadow was just like old times.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, July 18, 2016
Last Modified on Monday, October 17, 2016

Caen Hill Locks - 29.5.16

A gloriously sunny day for a gentle walk starting in the village of Poulshot before crossing fields of rapeseed and meadows full of buttercups and noting the Wadworths shire horses in their summer holiday field, to the edge of Devizes. From here the towpath along the Kennet and Avon canal was reached and turning west the walk went along the canal and the impressive Caen Hill Locks. Leaving the canal the walk crossed back over the A361 and through more fields before reaching Poulshot again.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Sunday, May 29, 2016
Last Modified on Monday, October 17, 2016

Pensford - 3.4.16

Pensford and Stanton Drew via the Forest of Avon Community Forest Path A largely level walk starting from Pensford through Upper Stanton Drew and onward to Stanton Drew to walk around the Stone Circle. Saw a wide variety of animals - a lovely litter of pigs on the Free Range pork farm, friendly donkeys, rather unfriendly goats and some rather large bulls. Walked past the remnants of the coal industry although the winding house and the bath house are now private residences.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Sunday, April 3, 2016
Last Modified on Sunday, April 17, 2016

Rode - 13.9.15

Rode This walk started from the village green in Rode and went through lovely gentle countryside with good views. The River Frome meandered along and looked very peaceful. One interesting feature is Tellisford Mill - a micro hydro power station on the river. There were a lot of pheasants both wandering free and in their pens. Long before Rode was reached at the end of the walk there were views of the village church which has two spires.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Sunday, September 13, 2015
Last Modified on Sunday, March 6, 2016

Bradford-On-Avon - 21.6.15

Bradford-on-Avon A relatively easy walk for the longest day of the year. Although it was the first day of summer, someone forgot to tell the clouds which were present most of the time. Starting from the station car park in Bradford-on-Avon the walk was along the river towards Avoncliff and back down the canal. The canal was busy with boats and some ducklings and a lot of people were out and about both on foot and bike.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, June 22, 2015
Last Modified on Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Widcombe - 18.01.15

Widcombe area of Bath This is a short easy walk to do if you want to explore nearer to town. There are some lovely views at certain spots and various buildings of historical interest. The whole route is on either roads or pavements so no danger of mud etc. If you fancy a stroll and don’t want to travel too far this is perfect. If you like a good garden centre then at the bottom of Forefield Rise turn right and you will find Prior Park Garden Centre - a fantastic place with an amazing deli shop.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Sunday, January 18, 2015