SA1: From Lacock through the watermeadows
Price : £6 (includes transport to Lacock)
Date: Saturday 6th September
Start Time: 09.00
Distance: 11.5 miles
Duration: 6.5 hours
Difficulty: Demanding
Places: 15
Start Point: Explore BoA, Westbury Gardens BA15 1DE.
The minibus will pick you up from here.
Leader: Peter Bird (Volunteer Cotswold Warden)
Description: This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a beautiful slice of countryside that is off the beaten track. A flat, linear walk through the water meadows of the River Avon starting at Lacock after a minibus drop off, the route goes South to Melksham, then to the Pack Horse Bridge at Whaddon and Staverton. The Kennet and Avon Canal is used to rejoin the River Avon into Bradford-on-Avon.
Grading: Demanding - an all-day walk that is longer and faster paced, requiring greater stamina; possibly some steeper gradients. We would expect participants to be able to keep up with the pace set by the leader; please note it is a walk rather than an amble!
Booking from 1st July
Price : £6 (includes transport to Lacock)
Date: Saturday 6th September
Start Time: 09.00
Distance: 11.5 miles
Duration: 6.5 hours
Difficulty: Demanding
Places: 15
Start Point: Explore BoA, Westbury Gardens BA15 1DE.
The minibus will pick you up from here.
Leader: Peter Bird (Volunteer Cotswold Warden)
Description: This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a beautiful slice of countryside that is off the beaten track. A flat, linear walk through the water meadows of the River Avon starting at Lacock after a minibus drop off, the route goes South to Melksham, then to the Pack Horse Bridge at Whaddon and Staverton. The Kennet and Avon Canal is used to rejoin the River Avon into Bradford-on-Avon.
Grading: Demanding - an all-day walk that is longer and faster paced, requiring greater stamina; possibly some steeper gradients. We would expect participants to be able to keep up with the pace set by the leader; please note it is a walk rather than an amble!
Booking from 1st July
Price : £6 (includes transport to Lacock)
Date: Saturday 6th September
Start Time: 09.00
Distance: 11.5 miles
Duration: 6.5 hours
Difficulty: Demanding
Places: 15
Start Point: Explore BoA, Westbury Gardens BA15 1DE.
The minibus will pick you up from here.
Leader: Peter Bird (Volunteer Cotswold Warden)
Description: This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a beautiful slice of countryside that is off the beaten track. A flat, linear walk through the water meadows of the River Avon starting at Lacock after a minibus drop off, the route goes South to Melksham, then to the Pack Horse Bridge at Whaddon and Staverton. The Kennet and Avon Canal is used to rejoin the River Avon into Bradford-on-Avon.
Grading: Demanding - an all-day walk that is longer and faster paced, requiring greater stamina; possibly some steeper gradients. We would expect participants to be able to keep up with the pace set by the leader; please note it is a walk rather than an amble!
Booking from 1st July
· Essential Information
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the stated start time, to allow for registration and briefing.
For longer walks, bring a picnic lunch, plus snacks and plenty of water.
Walk duration times are a guide and the actual walks may be a slightly shorter or longer than advertised.
Please make sure you have the ability and stamina to complete a walk based on the information we provide.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear
Walk leaders are in charge at all times. Their decision on participation is final.
Vulnerable people and U16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information about each walk is correct and we reserve the right to make changes or cancel walks should unforeseen circumstances arise.
We have an ‘assistance dogs only’ policy, so do not bring your dog.
Should you wish to leave a walk the leader or backmarker should be informed; once you have left you will be responsible for your own safety and wellbeing.
Please bear in mind that you are responsible for your own personal safety. Our leaders will have risk assessed every walk and at the start of the walk will make you aware of any potential hazards. Please follow any instructions you are given.
N.B. Booking costs are non-refundable.