Monthly Guided Walks
ON ALL OUR WALKS PLEASE CARRY AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE CARD CONTAINING YOUR NAME & EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS
Our monthly walks are open to everyone and are normally between 5 and about 7 miles long. You don’t need to register with us, there’s no charge and there’s no need to book. Just come along and join in, you’ll be most welcome. Please wear clothing appropriate for the weather and robust footwear; the terrain can be grassy, muddy, stony or tarmac. There may be stiles to negotiate and usually at least one hill to climb.
We walk on the second Sunday and last Tuesday of each month. Please arrive around 9.25 a.m. ready to leave at 9.30; we’re usually back by lunchtime, 12.30 / 1.00 ish. You may wish to bring a drink and snack for a short refreshment stop en route.
Occasionally we have a longer walk of 10+ miles or a walk where we go further afield, by minibus or train.
We meet outside Explore BoA (Tourist Information) which is in Westbury House Gardens next to the Town Bridge, BA15 1DE.
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Please note we have a ‘no dogs except assistance dogs policy’.
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UPCOMING WALK
ON ALL OUR WALKS PLEASE CARRY AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE CARD
CONTAINING YOUR NAME & EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS
SUNDAY 13th JULY **LEAVING EARLY AT 08.30** to try to beat the heat.
Leader: Helen Powell, 7 miles, just over 3 hours
This walk takes us East out of town to Southwick Park. The route will use our Walking Wheel Spoke 4 and a section of the outer circle to Wingfield. From there we follow seldom used footpaths crossing fields, inevitably with a horse or two, to enter Southwick Park from the northwest. We will then cross the north section of the Park stopping at the pond for a quick refreshment break. Then it's homeward bound across fields and a short section of the A366 to London Bridge followed by a route skirting the west of Trowbridge and Trowle Common. The last mile will be via a section of our Inner Wheel. Please note I have never had a problem with the horses to date. Please bring plenty of water.
N.B. If you come by car and use a pay and display car park, please always buy some extra time as walks are sometimes delayed by unforeseen circumstances.
FUTURE MONTHLY WALK DATES
- Sunday 13th July - Helen Powell 7 miles
- Tuesday 29th July - Alison Reynolds 6.5 miles
- Sunday 10th August - Richard Craft 6.5 miles
- Tuesday 26th August - Bernie Garforth
- Sunday 14th September - Richard Craft
- Tuesday 30th September - Tony Giles
- Sunday 12th October - Pam & Alan Bougeard
- Tuesday 28th October - Bernie Garforth
- Sunday 9th November - Jonathan Brown
- Tuesday 25th November - Pam & Alan Bougeard
- Sunday 14th December - Peter Bird
- Tuesday 30th December -Danny O’Callaghan
Getting Here
You can get to Bradford on Avon by public transport, cycle, car or even canal boat. More information.
Parking can be an issue in town as there is limited parking space. The walks leave promptly at 9.30 a.m. so please allow plenty of time. The best place to park is the Canal and River Trust pay & display car park in Baileys Barn, BA15 1BX.
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It has 100+ spaces and is less well used than the town centre car parks. It’s about a 6 - 8 minute walk to Westbury House Gardens, via the canal lock and B3109 Frome Road.
Current prices (February 2024) are £3 for up to 4 hours, £5.50 for up to 8 hours, £8 for up to 24 hours.
Blue dot = car park; red dot = Explore BoA.