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Kingswood Group

We are the Kingswood Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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
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Overview

A circular walk climbing to an atmospheric ex-airfield, then offering stunning views as you descend before a second climb to the top of the scheduled ancient monument of Little Solsbury Hill. Some steep hills!

 

Sunday, 11 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.6km / 4.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please remember to bring your ICE (In Case of Emergency) cards in your pocket.

Bring lunch, water and coffee, there will be breaks for these.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 76183 68308
Nearest postcode:
BA1 8BP
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start.palace.soaks
Start time:
10:00 am

Lay by under A46 at Upper Swainswick. BA1 8BJ What3Words - files.grant.goats Go down the A46 towards Bath. There is a minor road on the left labelled with village names, Swainswick should be named. Turn left and you will see parked cars on the right - park there. (On the opposite side of the A46 to The Gables.

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