This walk has been cancelled

due to continued forecast of high temperatures and humidity

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Overview

This walk concentrates on the landscape south of Timsbury. Dropping down into the Cam Valley you will take a fascinating path along the route of the old coal trucks from Lower Conygre pit to the transportation systems in the valley and along the old canal path to the wooded coal spoil heap. Turn south through the gardens of Camerton Court via the sunken path and across farmland to Clandown. Begin your journey north by walking through the valley of Clandown Bottom and across the higher ground, favoured by sky larks, to the outskirts of Paulton. Possibly the best view from a small holding in Somerset can be had before dipping into the area of the old Paulton Iron and Brass foundry and historic coal canal. Finally follow the route (in reverse) taken by Clare Balding during her Radio Four 'Ramblings' programme from Timsbury in February 2023. The once busy hilly landscape provides wonderful views to the south and after a climb uphill you will be rewarded with a level approach into the village of Timsbury and a wonderful cup of tea and cake in the Conygre Hall, Timsbury.

Sunday, 10 September 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

***The walk is free, and open to all, but please register for this walk at Conygre Hall from 9.30 am, as four separate walks are all starting from the hall at 10.00 am. This walk is led by Somer Valley Ramblers as part of the Somer Valley Walking Festival.

Features

  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 66800 58901
Nearest postcode:
BA2 0FH
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Start time:
10:00 am

Conygre Hall, North Road, Timsbury

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