Compton Dando walks

Along River Chew, Pensford and Hunstrete Lake from Compton Dando ( Download : PDF )

8.19mi +587ft -587ft 4h15 Moderate
Starting point in Compton Dando - Bath and North East Somerset

This circular walk explores paths around Compton Dando using sections of Two Rivers Way and Three Peaks Walk. You will walk along River Chew, also go across Lord's and Common Woods by Hunstrete Lake.

Keynsham to Bath on the south side of the Avon ( Download : PDF )

11.11mi +381ft -364ft 5h25 Moderate
Starting point in Keynsham - South Gloucestershire

This linear Somerset walk includes typical English countryside, quiet villages, old buildings and historic churches. The route runs from Keynsham to Bath along the northern fringes of the Mendip Hills, and its proximity to both Bath and Bristol ensures that it is well served by public transport.

Circular Walk from Stanton Prior via Burnett, Compton Dando and Marksbury. ( Download : PDF )

7.95mi +522ft -509ft 4h05 Moderate
Starting point in Marksbury - Bath and North East Somerset

Reasonably lengthy walk of nearly 8 miles, to test your navigation skills, but offering lovely open views of the Somerset countryside.

Swineford Picnic Site ( Download : PDF )

6.37mi +794ft -801ft 3h35 Moderate
Starting point in Bitton - South Gloucestershire

From Swineford Picnic Area, the route climbs up through the village of Upton Cheyney; from here it's over fields, passing Beach House, and on to Coldharbour Farm. Return is back down the valley, up the other side via the humorously named – Grandmother’s Rock Lane, then onto the less humorous - Hanging Hill, up to Lansdown. Then a short section of the Cotswold Way. On leaving the Cotswold Way the route continues downhill to the village of North Stoke to pick and back to the Swineford Car Park.

5km walk around Battlefields ( Download : PDF )

3.45mi +2989ft -2989ft 4h10 Easy
Starting point in Charlcombe - South Gloucestershire

This walk starts at Lansdown Golf Club and takes in part of The Cotswold Way and spectacular views out across the scenery. It also takes you past sites of historic interest in the Battle of Lansdown.

Beckford’s Tower ( Download : PDF )

3.21mi +59ft -59ft 1h30 Easy
Starting point in Charlcombe - South Gloucestershire

An easy walk to a nearby landmark.

Woolley, Langridge and the Monument ( Download : PDF )

6.57mi +640ft -617ft 3h35 Moderate
Starting point in Charlcombe - South Gloucestershire

Explore two attractive villages, returning via a historic Civil War monument with wide views.

Sir Bevill Grenville’s Monument ( Download : PDF )

2.63mi +75ft -72ft 1h15 Easy
Starting point in Charlcombe - South Gloucestershire

Stroll across a historic battlefield to a famous monument, with wide views en route.

Bath and Solsbury Hill ( Download : PDF )

12.05mi +1161ft -1181ft 6h35 Difficult
Starting point in Charlcombe - South Gloucestershire

Descend to one of England most architecturally rewarding cities, returning via canal towpath, hillfort and Cotswold villages.

Prospect Stile and the Racecourse ( Download : PDF )

3.18mi +59ft -59ft 1h30 Easy
Starting point in Charlcombe - South Gloucestershire

Cross the golf course and racecourse to an Iron Age hill-fort and Cotswold Way viewpoint.

Kelston and the Avon ( Download : PDF )

8.06mi +784ft -761ft 4h25 Very difficult
Starting point in Charlcombe - South Gloucestershire

River, heritage railway and quiet villages with views.

Country and town walk, starting at Lansdown P&R to Bath Abbey ( Download : PDF )

5.91mi +246ft -889ft 2h55 Moderate
Starting point in Charlcombe - South Gloucestershire

This is a circular country and town walk, starting at Bath’s - Lansdown Park and Ride. The first part is along the Cotswold Way, the second is a walk-through of the Georgian City of Bath, calling at the Royal Crescent, the Circus and finishing at the Bath Abbey. Return to Lansdown P&R is by bus.

Clifton Down ( Download : PDF )

1.44mi +207ft -141ft 0h50 Easy
Starting point in Bristol

It is 150 years since The Clifton and Durdham Downs (Bristol) Act, 1861 secured the Downs as a place of recreation for us all – forever. This trail and a second trail exploring Durdham Down celebrate this anniversary and explore the rich and fascinating history of the Downs.

Cotswold villages of Doynton and Dyrham ( Download : PDF )

6.2mi +430ft -436ft 3h15 Moderate
Starting point in Doynton - South Gloucestershire

Doynton is a village situated at the southern end of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approximately 14.5km (9.0) miles from Bath. The walk starts from the Holy Trinity Church, Doynton, and takes you up the Cotswold escarpment, over fields, through quiet lanes and valleys, to the village of Dyrham, before returning to Doynton

Cameley and Hinton Blewett from Litton ( Download : PDF )

5.63mi +177ft -207ft 2h45 Easy
Starting point in Litton - Bath and North East Somerset

This Somerset walk takes you through unspoilt countryside sheletered beneath the slopes of the Mendip Hills. The route includes tracks, footpaths and quiet country lanes.

Durdham Down ( Download : PDF )

2.22mi +154ft -154ft 1h10 Easy
Starting point in Bristol

It is 150 years since The Clifton and Durdham Downs (Bristol) Act, 1861 secured the Downs as a place of recreation for us all – forever. This trail and a second trail exploring the Promenade and Observatory Hill celebrate this anniversary and explore the rich and fascinating history of the Downs.