We are the Bath Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
The lovely two-mile walk to the very special Caisson Gardens passes remains of the Somersetshire Coal Canal, so will help set the gardens in the wider landscape.
'Being immersed in the sense of history and engineering ingenuity all around you is both thrilling and unforgettable. Caisson Gardens has been shaped by the canal that was built here between 1795 and 1820.
The house sits at the summit of a flight of 22 locks constructed from huge Bath stone blocks. These wonderful locks, now free of water, are inherently sculptural as well as being wildlife havens, as they carve across the hillside.
The beautiful lines of the walls, the unusual shapes they form for all the garden areas, the creativity involved in designing the original Caisson Lock, and the land art that the canal itself creates makes this a unique place.' - summary from the owners of the gardens.
Tea and cake will be available at the gardens. After enjoying the gardens we will take a different route for the two-mile walk back up the hill to the Park and Ride.
For those who don't wish to join us for the walk, car parking is available in a field close to the gardens.
Important reminders:
Meet outside the toilets at Odd Down Park and Ride, Bath BA2 8PA. For car drivers, the MiPermit parking fee is £3 for all day, which can be paid by card or coins at the ticket machine next to the bus stop or, on arrival or in advance, via the MiPermit website or app.
