This walk has been cancelled

Due to already very wet conditions and heavy rain and strong winds forecast for the weekend. To be rescheduled.

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Somer Valley Group

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Overview

An attractive circular walk in and around BOA and countryside. Starting from the Bailey Gate Canal Trust car park heading to the Tithe Barn via the canal Wharf footpath then crossing the River Avon and on up to the top of the old town with some good all round views. Moving out in to the countryside in the direction of Little Ashley across several fields before crossing the A363 towards the Cumberwell Golf club. Continuing around the golf course following well marked footpaths heading back towards Bradford Leigh. Turning back to BOA via the outskirts of Woolley through fields and several of nature reserves back down into the town centre. Finally leaving the town centre and onto the Poulton area public recreational spaces and back to the Canal Trust car park.

Sunday, 24 November 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The route follows both good lanes and footpaths across fields with a couple of ascents at the beginning of the walk, we will need to take care when crossing a couple of minor roads around BOA plus when walking through the town centre.   The circular walk generally being well marked.   Following rain may be muddy in places,

Please bring a light picnic lunch and a drink

Wear suitable footwear

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 82600 60001
Nearest postcode:
BA15 1BW
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Start time:
10:00 am

Bailey's Barn Canal & River Trust car park off Moulton Road (Sainsbury's side of Bradford on Avon) Bradford on Avon BA15 1BW

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking