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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 in a figure of eight, following ancient trackways, prehistoric earthworks and panoramic views and encountering disused chalk...
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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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Exploring Tetbury brings a host of discoveries for Andrew Swift, including a station with its original signalbox, a Finnish railway...
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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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Set behind a towering Victorian viaduct in Shepton Mallet, Kilver Court & Gardens is a space shaped by history, design...
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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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This month Andrew Swift follows a scenic route from Walcot Street and Kensington Meadows which takes in the towpath of...
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As the summer days stretch out ahead, why not visit one of our local wildlife sites to get that Swallows...
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On July 15 2023, Peter Lant went for a walk over Solsbury Hill with his dog Sid. It was the...
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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...