09:20 1 Boot Bathford, Browne’s Folly, Monkton Farleigh and Box (Brunel Plus Walk)

Event Date: Sat 18 March 2023
Event Time: 09:20

This walk is in the past.

This is a mainly rural walk with a number of interesting historical features along the way. From Bathford we ascend to Browne's Folly, a legacy of Bath stone mining and providing some extensive views. On to Monkton Farleigh centred around the remains of a 13th century priory. From here to South Wraxall and then to Box. From Box we follow the river back to Bathford, pausing to see the remains of the Monkton Farleigh ammunition tunnel.
For those that want to share transport or provide transport from the Water Tower, please contact the walk leader in advance.
It might be muddy so please wear suitable footwear.
Meet up at the bottom of Bathford hill opposite the Crown pub (BA1 7SL). There is roadside parking on Bathford Hill. There is a pub or cafe at the end.

Bring packed lunch. Cafe to finish.

Group: Brunel Plus
Walk Leader: Howard

Walk Grade: 1 Boot
Walk Length: 10 miles (5)

Date: Sat 18 Mar 2023
Meet: 09:20 at The Watertower (Clifton)
If you would be prepared to organise car shares on the day at the meeting point, please contact the walk leader.

If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car.

Alternative meeting point: 10:00 at Opposite The Crown pub at the bottom of Bathford Hill, Bathfrd. BA1 7SL

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How do I join the walk?

Unless stated on the walk page, there is no need to sign up to join a walk. You’re very welcome to try out 1 or 2 walks before you join, but we do insist that after that you join the Brunel Walking Group.

On many walks you can just turn up at the meeting point where we will share lifts to the start of the walk. It’s OK if you don’t drive – we normally have enough drivers who are able to give lifts. Some walks you will need to make your way to walk start or you can post on our facebook group to ask if you can share a lift there. 

If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car. 

How do I know what to bring? And am I fit enough?

We provide a full recommended kit list here.  Please do bring water, a rainproof jacket, walking trousers (or similar) and walking shoes/boots – avoid jeans and trainers.

Walks are graded as either 1 boot, 2 boot or 3 boot.  Read more about choosing the right walk for your fitness level here,

About Brunel Walking Group

Brunel Walking Group is for young(ish) people in the Bristol and Bath area who love the countryside and like to get outside on a weekend. All of our walk leaders and committee members are volunteers, dedicated to sharing our fantastic countryside with others.  Read more on our FAQs page