Staverton walks

Semington - canal & river

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Departure from Melksham Without (Wiltshire)

Walk along reasonable flat paths by canal and river.

From Winsley with great views

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Departure from Winsley (Wiltshire)

A six and a half mile walk with one steep hill which affords many open views on a mix of quiet roads and paths - some through wooded areas and some with broad open views.

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.

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.

Frome to Whatley and Nunney

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Frome to Whatley and Nunney

Departure from Frome (Somerset)

A circular walk from Frome to Whatley, then to Nunney along Nunney Combe and back to Frome via Critchill Farm. It features the eastern end of the East Mendip Way.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Calne to High Penn Loop

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Calne to High Penn Loop

Departure from Calne (Wiltshire)

Nice easy route starting with the Wilts & Berks canal, then along Abberd Brook - lots of opportunities to spot a variety of water birds and even otters have been seen. You walk up out of the town and into the countryside where the birdlife moves to red kites and buzzards. An amble through High Penn nature reserve with great views sees you walking down and back into Calne.

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.

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

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.

Cranmore Tower to Shepton Mallet

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Cranmore Tower to Shepton Mallet

Departure from Cranmore (Somerset)

This walk is intended as the return leg to the central section of the East Mendip Way from Shepton Mallet to Cranmore Tower and is originally published on the East Mendip Way Facebook page.

Easton Grey / Sherston

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Departure from Easton Grey (Wiltshire)

An easy pleasant walk around pretty villages of Easton Grey and Sherston Parva (Pinkney), near Malmesbury.

Evercreech to Batcombe and back along the River Alham

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Evercreech to Batcombe and back along the River Alham

Departure from Evercreech (Somerset)

A thoroughly pleasant and not very arduous walk from Evercreech to Chesterblade, then to Batcombe and back along the River Alham. There are quite a few hills but none of them are very long and the total ascent of the walk is surprisingly modest.

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