Murhill Quarry circular
A really interesting, 5.5 mile half day walk on lanes, canal towpath and field paths passing Belcombe Court, the now disused Murhill Quarry, Avoncliff Aqueduct and the Tithe Barn. A couple of short, challenging climbs and steep descents.
Turleigh, Winsley, Avoncliff, Conkwell circular
6 mile circular walk on lanes and across fields.
Bath to Bradford on Avon
A lovely, but demanding 6 mile walk from Bath Spa Station to Bradford on Avon. There are great views in the Avon Valley, across to Salisbury Plain and over the town of Bradford on Avon.
Staverton, Whaddon, Chalfield circular
11.5 mile, fairly level, circular walk from Bradford on Avon taking in the Kennet & Avon Canal and River Avon which you cross using the atmospheric Whaddon packhorse bridge.
Hunkypunks and Shrapnel
A half day, circular 5.6 mile and fairly level walk, passing several very interesting historical buildings.
Three & A Bit Woods
A 7.3 mile, half day circular walk passing through three woods. The ‘bit’ is an extension to Avoncliff Woods, planted by Woodland Trust volunteers in 2019.
In The Footsteps of William Smith
A demanding 13.8 mile walk passing some of the sites that William Smith, “Father of English Geology” is known for. Includes an optional 3 mile extension to see a ‘monument’ erected to commemorate his work.
Winsley Hill & Avoncliff
A 4 mile bus walk from Winsley Hill back to BoA passing over Avoncliff Aqueduct & through Beck Addy Woods.
Holt & Great Chalfield
A 5.3 mile, half day bus walk from the village of Holt back to BoA, passing two National Trust properties.
Freshford & Winsley
7.3 mile walk from Freshford Station back to Bradford on Avon with some great views.
Bradford on Avon Walking Leaflet
Downloadable leaflet with information on local rural footpaths plus 4 walks up to 5 miles.
John Harris’s Walking in England Website
Bradford on Avon walks to print and download for free.
To Bath via The 2 Tunnels
10.5 mile linear walk to Bath through the iconic 2 Tunnels shared foot/cycle path. Return to BoA by train or bus.
Conkwell & Inwood Circular
Lovely 7.6 mile circular walk passing through two woods and with great views.
Frome & Avon Valleys
A popular, 7 mile walk showcasing some of the best walking in the area.
BoA - Monkton Farleigh Circular
All day 12.8 mile circular walk to the NW of Bradford on Avon. Great variety, great views; hills and stiles.
Wharf & Quarry Walk
6 mile circular walk with historical evidence of local quarrying and mining.
Avoncliff Circular
Mainly level, 3.5 mile circular walk alongside the River Avon and K&A Canal to Avoncliff Aqueduct and back.