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Somer Valley Group

We are the Somer Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This walk takes you along the canal to Bathampton. You then walk through fields before crossing the A363 and making your way uphill to Bathford.  You continue to climb across fields with wonderful views of Bath and onwards into Brown’s Folly Wood.  You then continue through the woods making your way down towards the River Avon and along through fields and back to the Canal.  You then walk along the canal over Dundas Aqueduct back to the car park.

One or two stiles

Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a light picnic lunch

Wear suitable footwear / walking poles may be useful

Although our walk is dog friendly, please note that there are stiles to be negotiated!

(The Angel Fish cafe is located close to the car park for refreshments/toilets)

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 65125 56583
Nearest postcode:
BS39 7NW
what3words:
both.joke.unguarded
Meeting time:
9:15 am

Paulton free car park (behind the Chinese Take-away) High Street Paulton BS39 7PT

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 78236 62125
Nearest postcode:
BA2 7JD
what3words:
youth.woven.memory
Start time:
10:00 am

Dundas Aqueduct Visitors Centre Brassknocker Basin (off the B3108) Bath BA2 7JD PAY AND DISPLAY CAR PARK (CARD OR CASH PAYMENT)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking