We are the Somer Valley Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Richard C.
An opportunity to discover the industrial heritage of the area whilst enjoying the natural landscape. From Conygre Hall, the route passes established houses in the village built when Timsbury was a hive of mining activity. Once into the fields the views open up as far as the Harptree escarpment. A descent into the Cam Valley finds you at the once busy Somersetshire Coal Canal; now a haven for nature. Expect to see swans, ducks, coots and moorhens. Along the old tow path to Radford enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of an established and popular camp site. Continue along the route of The Limestone Link to Camertons nature reserve, once a blackened coal heap, now heavily wooded. Leaving the history of the coal mining behind delve into the world of farming whilst walking at your own pace uphill to the top of Tunley Hill where once a Roman hill fort was situated to take advantage of the vast panorama. Return to Timsbury again passing old village cottages before enjoying the company of the group over tea and cake.
Please arrive about 15 minutes before the walk starts so you can register and hear essential information about your walk. Please bring a drink and a small snack. This walk includes walking over working farmland so sturdy footwear is advised.
Conygre Hall, North Road, Timsbury.
