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

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

An exploration of the ‘foothills’ and lowlands east of the Black Mountains, a picturesque mixture of pastures, woodlands, the odd vineyard, churches, a castle, and bang up to date, a solar farm.  We start the walk heading west to visit the Skirrid summit, our morning stop, overlooking a rounded, very green lump - The Arwallt.  There follows an undulating route to our lunch stop at Llangattock Lingoed, home of the beautiful medieval church of St Cadoc’s and the iconic Hunter’s Moon pub (also medieval).  The afternoon follows the Offa’s Dyke path to the wonderfully preserved White Castle, taking our break in the sheltered recesses of the Keep.  Finally we head off to visit a complete contrast, the Solar Farm, before shortly returning to the start.

Car share - there is a charge of £5 per car at walk start.

 

Sunday, 21 January 2024
Meeting time:
8:00 am
Start time:
9:15 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
21.7km / 13.5mi
Ascent:
623m / 2044ft
Type:
circular

OS Maps used: Explorer OL13. NB finish time is approximate

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 58018 73587
Nearest postcode:
BS8 1TZ
what3words:
brands.ritual.lands
Meeting time:
8:00 am

Meet at Priory Road, BS8 for lift sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:
SZ 54537 80104
Nearest postcode:
SO53 1TR
what3words:
plans.fall.video
Start time:
9:15 am

The location shown is only indicative. If you wish to join the walk, contact the walk leader for start details.

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