Paulton, former railway line, Somersetshire Coal Canal basins and coal batches (spoil heaps)

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Overview

A country walk in a post-industrial landscape where coal was once king, over the border in Somerset. Sections of the Somersetshire Coal Canal which are being restored. Based on the Coal Canal Way booklet:- https://www.coalcanal.com/product/coal-canal-way/ Bring snack.

Please note: the Finish Time is an estimate and may vary.

Wednesday, 8 May 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.3km / 5.8mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

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Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 65116 56627
Nearest postcode:: BS39 7NW
what3words:: walks.roadblock.general

Start time:: 10:00 am

Main Car Park, Paulton. 4 High Street, Paulton BS39 7NW. The car park is located diagonally opposite the Red Lion pub, but do not park at the pub as you may get clamped or charged or both.

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