This route is planned to make use of public transport. No cars needed. The walk is a hilly 5.2 mile/ 3 hour countryside walk (plus travel time). We meet outside Café Nero with a planned departure of 10.10 am on bus 231, Please bring pass/method of payment. We alight the bus on London Road West and head towards Bailbrook village before turning west and walking up Little Solsbury Hill for magnificent views of Bath. From here we go north for a hilly walk in the Charmy Down direction before descending back into Northend village. This walk has steep hills! We finish back in Batheaston for either a bus back to Bath or a visit to Gather Café.
Duration: 3 HOURS
Distance: 5.5 MILES
Start point: CAFÉ NERO, BATH BUS STATION OS REF. ST 751 644 ///INPUT.DIMES.VITAL
Leader: James Parsons
No booking required. Warden leaders will take all reasonable care and precautions, but each walker is ultimately responsible for their own safety and for determining their capability to complete the chosen walk. Only assistance dogs are allowed on these walks. All walks by the Voluntary Wardens are FREE OF CHARGE however donations are welcome and help them to take care of the countryside.
It is advisable to check the website or call the Cotswolds Conservation Board (07841 663607) beforehand for details of any changes, particularly during bad weather.
