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West Wiltshire Group

We are the West Wiltshire 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

Walk is Bathscape number 18, a mostly flat figure of eight high on the Cotswold plateau along surfaced and unsurfaced paths. Striking views over Bristol (weather permitting) can be found along the route as it passes through an Iron Age Camp on part of the Cotswold Way.

Along one section is coloured posts commemorating the English Civil War  Battle of Lansdown fought on the 5th July 1643.

Scrap Metal sculptures by David Michael MORSE.

Mostly flat with gently undulations, one short steep slope, NO stiles!

Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
60m / 197ft
Type:
circular

Meeting and parking Lansdown Park & Ride,  Bath (BA1 9BJ)  near the toilet block (BA1 9DT). 

W3W ///become.rocks.folds  (toilet block)

Parking cost, up to 3 hours £2, all day £3 

Bring a snack and drink for one stop.

Please email the walk leader to book a place.

*** This walk area is very exposed, on high ground and can be cooler than elsewhere, especially in January. 

With unpredictable winter weather please check your emails before leaving home in case the walk has had to be cancelled.
 

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US USING THE EMAIL BUTTON ABOVE

 

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 73135 67978
Nearest postcode:
BA1 9DT
what3words:
demand.hill.prep
Start time:
10:00 am

Lansdown Park & Ride

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