Keynsham walks

Keynsham to Bath on the south side of the Avon

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Departure from Keynsham (Bath and North East Somerset)

This linear Somerset walk includes typical English countryside, quiet villages, old buildings and historic churches. The route runs from Keynsham to Bath along the northern fringes of the Mendip Hills, and its proximity to both Bath and Bristol ensures that it is well served by public transport.

Swineford Picnic Site

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Departure from Bitton (South Gloucestershire)

From Swineford Picnic Area, the route climbs up through the village of Upton Cheyney; from here it's over fields, passing Beach House, and on to Coldharbour Farm. Return is back down the valley, up the other side via the humorously named – Grandmother’s Rock Lane, then onto the less humorous - Hanging Hill, up to Lansdown. Then a short section of the Cotswold Way. On leaving the Cotswold Way the route continues downhill to the village of North Stoke to pick and back to the Swineford Car Park.

Along River Chew, Pensford and Hunstrete Lake from Compton Dando

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Along River Chew, Pensford and Hunstrete Lake from Compton Dando

Departure from Compton Dando (Bath and North East Somerset)

This circular walk explores paths around Compton Dando using sections of Two Rivers Way and Three Peaks Walk. You will walk along River Chew, also go across Lord's and Common Woods by Hunstrete Lake.

From Stanton Prior via Burnett, Compton Dando and Marksbury.

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Departure from Marksbury (Bath and North East Somerset)

Reasonably lengthy walk of nearly 8 miles, to test your navigation skills, but offering lovely open views of the Somerset countryside.

Around Battlefields

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Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)

This walk starts at Lansdown Golf Club and takes in part of The Cotswold Way and spectacular views out across the scenery. It also takes you past sites of historic interest in the Battle of Lansdown.

Beckford’s Tower

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Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)

A gentle walk across Bath Racecourse to Beckford's Tower Monument.

Woolley, Langridge and the Monument

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Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)

Scenic walk around Wolley, Langridge and over to Sir Bevill Grenville’s Monument.

Prospect Stile and the Racecourse

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Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)

An easy walk around Bath Racecourse, to Prospect Stile with good views of Kelston Round Hill.

Sir Bevill Grenville’s Monument

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Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)

Short circular walk to Sir Bevill Grenville’s Monument.

Bath and Solsbury Hill

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Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)

Scenic walk through Bath and surrounding area - takes in walks around the Bath Circus, along The Kennet & Avon Canal and up Solsbury Hill.

Country and town, starting at Lansdown P&R to Bath Abbey

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Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)

This is a circular country and town walk, starting at Bath’s - Lansdown Park and Ride. The first part is along the Cotswold Way, the second is a walk-through of the Georgian City of Bath, calling at the Royal Crescent, the Circus and finishing at the Bath Abbey. Return to Lansdown P&R is by bus.

Cotswold villages of Doynton and Dyrham

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Departure from Doynton (South Gloucestershire)

Doynton is a village situated at the southern end of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approximately 14.5km (9.0) miles from Bath. The walk starts from the Holy Trinity Church, Doynton, and takes you up the Cotswold escarpment, over fields, through quiet lanes and valleys, to the village of Dyrham, before returning to Doynton

Stoke Park

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Departure from City of Bristol

Hilly, with extensive views over and beyond the park landscape, mainly on open land.

Barn Wood

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Departure from City of Bristol

Contoured walk with a focus on 18th century historic features in semi-ancient woodland.

Clifton Down

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Departure from City of Bristol

It is 150 years since The Clifton and Durdham Downs (Bristol) Act, 1861 secured the Downs as a place of recreation for us all – forever. This trail and a second trail exploring Durdham Down celebrate this anniversary and explore the rich and fascinating history of the Downs.

Tunnels and Kennet and Avon Canal

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Tunnels and Kennet and Avon Canal

Departure from Bath and North East Somerset

A walk with fine views over Bath. Then a taste of 19th Century transport following the Somerset and Dorset disused railway through two tunnels, with information about the railway's history. Later picking up the Kennet and Avon Canal for the return journey to Bath.

Durdham Down

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Departure from City of Bristol

It is 150 years since The Clifton and Durdham Downs (Bristol) Act, 1861 secured the Downs as a place of recreation for us all – forever. This trail and a second trail exploring the Promenade and Observatory Hill celebrate this anniversary and explore the rich and fascinating history of the Downs.

The Cam Brook Valley from Southstoke

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Departure from Southstoke (Bath and North East Somerset)

A Somerset walk in the northern part of the county. The undulating route explores the hills and valleys to the south of Southstoke using field paths, the course of an old railway and tracks.

Canford Park, Blaise and Henbury Golf Course loop

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Departure from City of Bristol

Lovely walk in north Bristol slightly off the most obvious paths in Blaise Estate.

Blaise Castle Steep via Henbury Golf Course

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Departure from City of Bristol

A moderate walk suitable for a family with older children but unsuitable for wheels. Takes you through quieter parts of the Blaise estate and Henbury gold course.

Rhododendron

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Departure from City of Bristol

Passing by Goram’s Chair, Tarn Lake, Beech Cathedral, Lily Pond, Rhododendron Walk, Rustic Lodge, Woodman’s Cottage.

Gorge

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Departure from City of Bristol

The gorge is at its deepest below Lover’s Leap. You can see massive cliffs of steeply tilted white Carboniferous Limestone. It is difficult to see exactly how the Gorge was formed. It would have been directly influenced by the most recent Ice Age up to 100,000 years ago.

Royals and St Mary’s Church

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Departure from City of Bristol

The Church of St Mary the Virgin dates back to 1093, with various rebuilding over the years until an extensive refurbishment in 1878. Look out for two notable graves; an obelisk memorial to the Egyptologist Amelia Edwards and coloured head and foot stones of ‘Scipio Africanus’, a negro slave.

Castle

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Departure from City of Bristol

Built in 1795 for John Scandret Harford by William Paty. A solid, simple design placed on a rise so as to appear bigger. Harford was responsible for commissioning landscape architect Humphrey Repton and thereafter, architect John Nash who designed the Orangery, Dairy and nearby Blaise Hamlet. More ornate additions representing a Greek classical influence were made to both the exterior and interior of the house from 1832-3 by C R Cockerell on instruction from J S Harford Jnr.

Kings Weston Down

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Departure from City of Bristol

Walk passing by Iron Age Hill Fort, Echo Gate, Arbutus walk, Kingsweston Down and wildflower meadows.

Harptree Combe, Niver North Top and River Chew from West Harptree

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Harptree Combe, Niver North Top and River Chew from West Harptree

Departure from West Harptree (Bath and North East Somerset)

This circular walk uses well know ways including Monarch's Way, Mendip Trail or Limestone Link and provides a good way to discover wild Harptree Combe and paths in farmland with great views to Chew Valley Lake

Cameley and Hinton Blewett from Litton

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Cameley and Hinton Blewett from Litton

Departure from Litton (Somerset)

This Somerset walk takes you through unspoilt countryside sheletered beneath the slopes of the Mendip Hills. The route includes tracks, footpaths and quiet country lanes.

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