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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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Andrew Swift walks from the picturesque village of Biddestone, taking in ducks, pigs, a ruined fulling mill, a church once...
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FACT FILELength of walk: 3 milesAlthough this is a town walk, a fair part of it lies through water meadows,...
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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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This month, Andrew Swift, takes us on a circular walk along the Somerset Coast Path to the rocky cove of...
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This five-mile walk on Bath’s eastern edge blends city and countryside, uncovering hidden Georgian buildings, lost pleasure gardens, and scenic...
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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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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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Most people would probably agree that graffiti – especially when it means scoring initials into historic buildings – is a...
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Exploring Tetbury brings a host of discoveries for Andrew Swift, including a station with its original signalbox, a Finnish railway...
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Woodland paths, riverside meadows, and one of Britain’s most impressive canal structures combine on this rewarding circular walk linking three...
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As the summer days stretch out ahead, why not visit one of our local wildlife sites to get that Swallows...