Autumn in the Nadder Valley

Somer Valley Group

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Overview

A fairly level walk in the picturesque Nadder Valley. Intriguing history seeped into a tranquil landscape of woods, lake, villages, and fields.

Sunday, 26 October 2025

Meeting time:: 8:50 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.somervalleyramblers.org.uk

Please bring a drink and a light picnic. More info on this walk to follow.

Features

Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:: ST 65128 56596
Nearest postcode:: BS39 7NW
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Meeting time:: 8:50 am

High Street Car Park to car share.

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 93340 31711
Nearest postcode:: SP3 5RZ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Layby at Fonthill Lakes. From Fonthill Bishop take the road south and under the Estate arch. Drive along the side of the lake for about half a mile and park in the layby on the left.

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