Event Date: Sun 25 March 2018
Event Time: 8.45am
21 miles
This walk has been requested by the Brunel 40+ contingent and the pace is likely to be brisk!
From Newbridge P&R, we head through Weston, Bath before climbing the first (and longest/steepest) hill to Lansdown.
We will head across country through Woolley and Swainswick before climbing Solsbury Hill. Then, descending via Batheaston/Bathampton and head along the K&A Canal to Midford. Snacks/Coffee can be purchased here and a toilet is available.
Again, across country via Monkton Combe/Midford/South Stoke/Odd Down/Newton St Loe and back to the start.
Please ensure that your feet and kit are in good working order. If things go wrong, we are never more than 4 miles from Bath City Centre. Please bring packed lunch.
Meeting point, Newbridge Park & Ride, Bath. (The end nearest the river/Riverside Pub).
Please arrive by 08:45 ready for a prompt getaway by 09:00
Walk leader Pete: (Phone number removed) will meet you at the start.
If anyone would be willing to organise the lift shares from St. Mary Redcliffe at 8am please contact Steph via the group’s main email address, thankyou.
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
