Bath Ramblings

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

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

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

Brown's Folly Nature Reserve - 8.1.17 *FEATURED WALK*

Happy New Year from Bath Ramblings. We are pleased to offer you our second fully featured walk which is a 4.5 mile (approx) circular hike starting and ending at St Swithin’s Church Bathford. ‘This very pleasant walk (thanks to Nigel Vile) started from St Swithun’s Church in Bathford before starting a steep climb up to Brown’s Folly. Following a pause to recover it was a gentle walk through the Nature Reserve down to the main road then a brief walk before descending under the road via the dry arch.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Last Modified on Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Beckington - 16.10.16

A 7.5 mile walk starting and ending at White Row Farm This walk started from White Row Farm shop where a drinks break killed an hour until the torrential rain gave up. Then down to Standerwick, passing the imposing grounds of Standerwick Court, on the way to Rudge with its elegant Manor House. The return route was through fields and along country tracks and lanes - noting Seymour’s Court, the ancestral home of the Seymours (as in Jane Seymour, third wife of Henry V111).

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

Ubley - 27.9.15

Ubley and Blagdon Lake This walk started from the village of Ubley and immediately there was a steep climb through a field of wet grass but it was worth it for the views of Blagdon and Chew Valley Lakes glistening in the late September sunshine. The walk combined open fields and woodland paths taking in part of the Limestone Link footpath. Some very strange stiles to negotiate and the discovery of what is called a Bristol Gate - a farm gate with a pedestrian gate built into it.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Sunday, September 27, 2015
Last Modified on Sunday, March 6, 2016

Castle Combe - 2.8.15

Castle Combe At last a proper summer day with no raincoats, windcheaters etc! The walk started from the car park on the edge of Castle Combe and after successfully getting through the golf course without being hit the first point of interest was Lugbury Long Barrow. All that really remains are the entrance (or exit) stones. Then proceeded south with views of Nettleton and the rolling Gloucester/ Wiltshire hills in the distance and fields of wild flowers closer to hand.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Sunday, August 2, 2015
Last Modified on Thursday, August 6, 2015

Avoncliff - 12.7.15

Avoncliff Another rather cloudy summers day but at least the rain held off until the afternoon. The walk started from Avoncliff and went along the canal before going through the village of Murhill. Then it was back to the canal and along the towpath and returning through Conkwell wood which was quite a hard climb but nice and shady. The wood was full of Hart’s Tongue fern which looked gloriously bright and shiny in the darkness of the wood.

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Sunday, July 12, 2015
Last Modified on Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Kingscote - 12.4.15

Kingscote Somewhat further afield then usual but it was well worth the drive. The walk took us from Kingscote through lovely wooded valleys and the Ozleworth estate. The signs of spring were everywhere - baby lambs, trees coming into leaf and wild flowers in abundance. It was a truly lovely spring time walk. Question for today - can you identify this flower? UPDATE A handy botanist has been able to identify this plant as a ‘butterbur’

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Sunday, April 12, 2015
Last Modified on Thursday, May 7, 2015

Dyrham - 1.3.15

Dyrham and Doynton Rain on the way but the skies cleared and the circular walk from Dyrham via Doynton took us through open fields giving spectacular views across Bristol and it was just possible to see Wales in the distance. Varied landscapes of open fields and shaded paths with plants and trees starting to wake up. Very muddy in places but a most enjoyable early spring ramble. The theme of today’s walk was MUD!

Posted by Bath Ramblings on Sunday, March 1, 2015
Last Modified on Tuesday, March 3, 2015