SA2: Quarrying of Bath Stone and its impact on landscape of the Avon Valley
Cost: £6 (includes transport)
Date: Saturday 6th September
Start Time:10.00
Distance: 5 miles
Duration: 4 ½ hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Places: 15
Start Point: Explore BoA
Leader: Glynn Williams (Volunteer Cotswold warden)
Description: The minibus drops you at Monkton Farleigh where a short walk takes you to Browne’s Folly reserve to inspect the stone deposited during the Jurassic period and discover how it was mined. These mines were later used for ammunition storage during WWII. The walk continues down to the River Avon and the Kennet and Avon Canal which was used for transportation. The minibus collects you at Dundas Aqueduct
Grading: Moderate: a half day walk, up to about 7 miles, there will be stiles & steps to negotiate, some steeper gradients, a faster pace than an easy walk.
Booking from 1st July
Cost: £6 (includes transport)
Date: Saturday 6th September
Start Time:10.00
Distance: 5 miles
Duration: 4 ½ hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Places: 15
Start Point: Explore BoA
Leader: Glynn Williams (Volunteer Cotswold warden)
Description: The minibus drops you at Monkton Farleigh where a short walk takes you to Browne’s Folly reserve to inspect the stone deposited during the Jurassic period and discover how it was mined. These mines were later used for ammunition storage during WWII. The walk continues down to the River Avon and the Kennet and Avon Canal which was used for transportation. The minibus collects you at Dundas Aqueduct
Grading: Moderate: a half day walk, up to about 7 miles, there will be stiles & steps to negotiate, some steeper gradients, a faster pace than an easy walk.
Booking from 1st July
Cost: £6 (includes transport)
Date: Saturday 6th September
Start Time:10.00
Distance: 5 miles
Duration: 4 ½ hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Places: 15
Start Point: Explore BoA
Leader: Glynn Williams (Volunteer Cotswold warden)
Description: The minibus drops you at Monkton Farleigh where a short walk takes you to Browne’s Folly reserve to inspect the stone deposited during the Jurassic period and discover how it was mined. These mines were later used for ammunition storage during WWII. The walk continues down to the River Avon and the Kennet and Avon Canal which was used for transportation. The minibus collects you at Dundas Aqueduct
Grading: Moderate: a half day walk, up to about 7 miles, there will be stiles & steps to negotiate, some steeper gradients, a faster pace than an easy walk.
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.