Event Date: Sun 5 February 2017
Event Time: 10:00am
The first mile or so is uphill towards Bannerdown, before descending into Northend and the first Reservoir at Oakford. We will continue up the valley before a sharp left into Fewells Wood and picking up St Catherine’s Brook and eventually arriving at Monkswood Reservoir for lunch.
Afterwards we’ll continue along the brook before a steep climb to Charmydown then a descent to the abandoned Reservoir(s) at Chilcombe Bottom – now converted into a Nature Reserve by Wessex Water (Keep a chocolate bar to rest here). Finally back into Northend, Elmhurst Estate and pub at Batheaston to finish.
Bring packed lunch.
Leader: Pete (Phone number removed)
Meet: 10:00am at Batheaston Car Park, Bath, BA1 7NB. NGR: ST (Phone number removed)
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 please bring coins (As a guide, 25p/mile shared by everyone in the car) as drivers often appreciate it when a voluntary contribution is made by passengers towards their costs.
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
