Bath Ramblings

Newton St Loe - 11.11.18

A lovely day for a walk - clear blue skies and sunshine was a real November treat. The walk started from Newbridge Park and Ride and, after crossing the A4, went along footpaths to Newton St Loe before going through the grounds of Bath Spa University. One of the lakes provided a quiet spot for lunch before returning across the A4, under the railway line and along the cycle path to the start.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, November 12, 2018
Last Modified on Tuesday, December 4, 2018

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

Primrose Hill - 24.6.18

This 4.2 mile circular walk started from Victoria Park and slowly ascended to Weston village and onwards and upwards to Primrose Hill for a well earned lunch break. A glorious day for a walk with clear blue skies, warm sunshine and wondeful views across the city. enjoying the views over Bath and beyond Primrose Hill Community Woodland is described on their website as ‘a place for walking, talking, picnics, spiritual reflection and just having a good time, with easy access from Fonthill Road, Weston Village and Beckfords Tower.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Tuesday, June 26, 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

Marshfield - 28.1.18

A 4.8 mile walk starting and ending in Marshfield Village This walk started in the village of Marshfield and after crossing the A420 it followed lanes and footpaths across very muddy fields to reach the village of West Littleton with its very attractive church with a 13th century turret and bellcote. The return to Marshfield passed Castle farm with its turreted farmhouse - very unusual. The views over the rolling Cotswold hills were something of a teaser given the mist and low cloud but on a clear day would have been spectacular.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Sunday, January 28, 2018
Last Modified on Monday, February 12, 2018

Monkton Farleigh - 12.11.17

Monkton Farleigh - a repeat of the 2016 Spring Walk here It’s interesting to note that the pub mentioned in the previous post has changed - read all about it here This walk, starting from Monkton Farleigh, was a repeat of that done on 20 March 2016 so much of the detail remains the same. It was however good to see the autumn scenery rather than the spring version. Many of the trees still had their autumn leaves but those which didn’t revealed their structure against the clear blue sky.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, November 13, 2017
Last Modified on Monday, February 12, 2018

Solsbury Hill - 22.10.17

A 4.5 mile walk starting and ending at Batheaston Carpark. This walk started from Batheaston car park and after a brief stroll through the village, the countryside was soon reached. A steep uphill climb led to the top of Solsbury Hill which gave extensive views of Bath and the surrounding countryside. Back down the hill and a gentle walk down to Bathampton Meadows - noting the Tin Church (a listed building) at Bailbrook on the way - and along the River Avon back to Batheaston.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Sunday, October 22, 2017
Last Modified on Monday, February 12, 2018

Doynton - 13.8.17

A 5.5 mile walk starting and ending in Doynton This walk started from the car park of the sadly closed pub in Doynton and went through woods and fields before skirting Dyrham Park and heading back to Doynton. The steep hills were well worth the effort as, combined with glorious weather, the reward was far reaching views stretching as far as the Severn bridge. Spotted! Llamas are becoming a common sight around the West Country.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Sunday, August 13, 2017
Last Modified on Monday, February 12, 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 - second prewalk 16.7.17

This is now the offical route for the walk we will be leading on 30.7.17 It’s a 5 mile circular route with quite a bit of climbing (worth it for the spectacular views) and lots of woodland steps. For more photos of this route see our previous post and if you want to join the walk see here for details Is this Arthur’s Point? We think so. Lower Milton from Arthur’s Point

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Monday, July 17, 2017
Last Modified on Monday, February 12, 2018