Kelston and Avon Valley

Southwold (Yate) Group

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Overview

A circular route starting at the old railway bridge,High Street Saltford. A walk taking you up out of the Avon Valley via gentle gradients to the hilltops of the South Cotswolds. A final short, steep climb giving splendid views,then a leisurely descent to the outskirts of Bath,returning on a riverside or railway path.

Sunday, 2 March 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.6km / 9.1mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 68329 67339
Nearest postcode:: BS31 3BF
what3words:: awakening.classic.husband

Start time:: 10:00 am

Street parking either on the upper part of the High Street or Beech Road adjoining. Please meet up at 9.45 for a 10.00 start. My mobile phone 07769 158320 Note: the start of the walk is different from the suggested parking place. For the start of the walk : The old railway bridge just past the Bird in Hand pub at the bottom of the hill. What3words: encloses.waking.clip

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