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Upstream from Tintern Abbey there is a panoramic view from a rocky cascade called Cleddon Shoots, described by Wordsworth as...
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Andrew Swift walks from the picturesque village of Biddestone, taking in ducks, pigs, a ruined fulling mill, a church once...
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This month, Andrew Swift takes us on a path less travelled, along the valley of the Broadmead Brook, taking in...
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When William Gibbs bought Tyntes Place near Wraxall in 1843, he acquired a Tudor-style Regency villa set in a 300-acre...
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Although lying well off the tourist trail, the streets behind the Circus and the Royal Crescent have some fascinating stories...
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Minchinhampton is an ancient hilltop town of narrow streets and sweeping common land. This month Andrew Swift guides us through...
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Andrew Swift walks in a figure of eight, following ancient trackways, prehistoric earthworks and panoramic views and encountering disused chalk...
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Anyone who is a resident of Bath will have perambulated these walkways many times, but how many of them understand...
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This month, Andrew Swift takes us on a delightful late autumnal stroll through Bath’s inner suburbs, seeking out some of...
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Andrew Swift finds a coastal plain south of Weston-super-Mare, an ancient location where the Romans established a port, later used...
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This month, Andrew Swift takes us on a tour of the city’s hidden nooks and quiet places – perfect for...
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The Bath 5k Map is back with 20 new circular walks, inviting everyone to explore the city on foot. Created...