SU2: Tributaries and Mills of the Upper By Brook
Cost : £5 (this walk starts in Castle Combe)
Date: Sunday 7th September
Start Time: 10.00
Distance: 8 miles
Duration: 4 ½ hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Places: 20
Start Point: Meet at Castle Combe Upper car park SN14 7HH
Leaders: Barry Cox (Corsham walking Group)
Description: A circular walk following the By Brook back to the confluence of the Broadmead Brook and Burton Brook. Passing through the glorious village of Castle Combe, the route follows the valley to the historic Nettleton Mill and the Roman settlement on the Fosse Way. After Nettleton, we continue to the idyllic Goulter’s Mill, Lugbury Long Barrow, and Gatcombe Mill back to upper Castle Combe.
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 : £5 (this walk starts in Castle Combe)
Date: Sunday 7th September
Start Time: 10.00
Distance: 8 miles
Duration: 4 ½ hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Places: 20
Start Point: Meet at Castle Combe Upper car park SN14 7HH
Leaders: Barry Cox (Corsham walking Group)
Description: A circular walk following the By Brook back to the confluence of the Broadmead Brook and Burton Brook. Passing through the glorious village of Castle Combe, the route follows the valley to the historic Nettleton Mill and the Roman settlement on the Fosse Way. After Nettleton, we continue to the idyllic Goulter’s Mill, Lugbury Long Barrow, and Gatcombe Mill back to upper Castle Combe.
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 : £5 (this walk starts in Castle Combe)
Date: Sunday 7th September
Start Time: 10.00
Distance: 8 miles
Duration: 4 ½ hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Places: 20
Start Point: Meet at Castle Combe Upper car park SN14 7HH
Leaders: Barry Cox (Corsham walking Group)
Description: A circular walk following the By Brook back to the confluence of the Broadmead Brook and Burton Brook. Passing through the glorious village of Castle Combe, the route follows the valley to the historic Nettleton Mill and the Roman settlement on the Fosse Way. After Nettleton, we continue to the idyllic Goulter’s Mill, Lugbury Long Barrow, and Gatcombe Mill back to upper Castle Combe.
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.