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Southwold (Yate) Group

We are the Southwold (Yate) Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

We will park on and start walking from Swainswick Lane (parking on the A46 Southbound slip road for Swainswick.  We will make our way to Charmy Down Airfield then descend to St Catherine's Valley , before making our way through some villages en route to Solsbury Hill with its extensive views over Bath. It is a short walk from here to the cars. This is a hilly walk, with varied terrain, through some pretty countryside with lovely views..Conditions should be good underfoot, walking mainly on footpaths and bridle ways with some lane walking. There will be several stiles.

Sunday, 20 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

although we will pass through a couple of villages, there are no facilities on the route or near the start point. You should therefore bring food and drink for the day. . 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 76225 68117
Nearest postcode:
BA1 8BJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

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