Bath Skyline City & Countryside - Wander Women Walking Weekender

Join us for a Wander Women walking weekend adventure, that fuses atmospheric city buzz and stunning historic architecture with peaceful, beautiful countryside and epic high-level views, in the UNESCO World Heritage Centre City of Bath.

Starting with an exhilarating group hike following the famous Bath Skyline route: soak up the sights from the hills surrounding the city, drinking in stunning high-level views, walking through ancient woodlands and countryside meadows, historic castles, canal boats and pretty, Georgian cottages. Spending the night in Bath, followed by a Sunday morning walk starting from the city centre to Lansdown Hill.

You will need to have a good level of fitness and have experience of walking hilly terrain at a moderate pace.

If you would like to join this weekend trip but have not attended any of the regular group day walks, please contact us prior to booking.

Itinerary

Saturday 4th October

Drive to the walk meet point at Brassknocker Basin car park to meet at 10am, then heading out on a group hike together. We will eat lunch on the walk route – please bring a packed lunch, snacks, and drinks.

Drive a short distance and check in to our hotel. Free time to explore Bath, shower and get ready for our evening meal together. The city centre can be easily accessed by public transport from a bus stop nearby the hotel (journey time approximately 20 minutes).

Optional group evening meal in Bath (table booked at local restaurant) – feel free to make your own arrangements for evening food if you would prefer to do so.

Sunday 5th October

After fuelling up on breakfast at the hotel, we will drive a short distance to the city centre, and then head out on our second walk through the hills and countryside surrounding Bath. Option to stay for lunch/ coffee/ cake at the end of the walk, before saying our goodbyes and heading home.

Walk Routes Information

Saturday Dundas Aqueduct - Bath Skyline Walk Distance: 7.7 miles (12.4km). Grade: Moderate. Total ascent 352m descent 356m. Terrain: Varied including roads, surfaced paths, steep hills, a rocky, uneven section, steps and stiles.

Sunday Lansdown – Kelston Round Hill Distance: 8.6 miles (14km). Grade: Moderate. Total ascent 289m descent 297m. Terrain: Footpaths, bridleways and tarmac road. Sections of steep ascent/ descent. Paths can be very muddy in wet weather.

Cost

£150

Price includes:

1 night accommodation at Bailbrook House Hotel, Bath sharing a twin room

Breakfast on Sunday morning

2 group walks

The price doesn't include:

Dinner on Saturday night

Coffee, cake/ lunch on Sunday

Transport to and from the venue and during the trip

Alcoholic drinks or other personal expenses

Car parking charges: Saturday – Brassknocker Basin Car Park £6.50 all day. Sunday - Charlotte Street car park Bath up to 6 hours £10.20 to £13.40

Acknowledgement of Risk

By taking part in any walking events that Wander Women North Devon offer, you acknowledge and understand that there is a risk element that you accept. You assume all risks of injuries associated with participation including, but not limited to, trips and falls, the effects of the weather, including high heat or cold, and all other such risks being known and appreciated by you.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you participate within your own physical capability, and account for any medical conditions you may have. You acknowledge that you are physically fit and mentally capable of performing the physical activity you choose to participate in.

If you are unsure or concerned about health conditions and/ or your fitness and capability to participate, please consult with your GP or another medical professional for advice.

We advise taking out personal insurance to cover your participation in walks and trips, as you may do for any sporting event or activity holiday. The British Mountaineering Council offer suitable policies at reasonable rates:

BMC Insurance (thebmc.co.uk)

Cancellation Policy

Refunds

No refunds. Refunds will only be given if the event is cancelled. If you can no longer attend, you are more than welcome to sell your ticket to someone else, but please let us know if you do, so that the attendees list can be updated. If the trip is fully booked and we can offer your place to someone on the waiting list, we can arrange this.

We recommend you have your own appropriate travel insurance for cancellation due to illness, changes in personal circumstances and Covid-19. You can find lots of information about travel insurance here: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/insurance/uk-travel-insurance/

Cancellation by us

Wander Women North Devon reserves the right in any circumstances to cancel any event due to force majeure, unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances, unusual or unforeseen events outside our control, such as, but not limited to, terrorism, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, political instability, or other external factors. If we cancel or postpone your event for one of these reasons where you are not in breach of these booking conditions, you can either move your payment to an event on an alternative date, or we can provide you with a refund. We are not responsible for any non-refundable incidental expenses, eg transport, accommodation etc that you may have incurred as a result of your booking. We recommend that you book flexible travel options and have appropriate travel insurance.

Weather

Walks and trips will go ahead in all weather conditions, including if it is raining, so be prepared to embrace the joys of our British weather! Walks and trips may be cancelled in instances of extreme weather where it is assessed that the safety of participants completing the activity or travelling to the meet point/ venue may be compromised.

Wander Women North Devon reserves the right to alter a planned trip agenda, or cancel an activity, due to adverse weather conditions. Changes may be necessary in a variety of areas – the accommodation used, the trip leaders or the itinerary. Such changes are rare, but necessary at times, and we will endeavour to stick as closely as possible to the original planned details.

Personal Property

We recommend not bringing valuables on walks and trips. All baggage and personal items you bring with you are done at your own risk. We will not be responsible for any loss, damage, or accident to any personal property.

Photography

You consent to us using images of you or taken by you on The Wander Women North Devon website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram pages and Meetup group, for advertising and promotional purposes in any medium we choose.

If you do not wish this to happen, please advise us verbally on the day, or in writing by email or message.

Countryside Code

Please familiarise yourself with, and adhere to, the Countryside Code in order to respect local communities and protect the environment so that everyone is able to enjoy it – more information is here The Countryside Code - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

General

You must be 18 years old to participate in Wander Women North Devon trips. Under 18s can attend day walks by prior agreement, if the walk is suitable for their physical capability and they are accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them at all times.

Unless stated otherwise, all events are run by Wander Women North Devon and by booking or participating in a walk or trip with us you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions.

We also use third party providers for events, in which case the third party will have their own Terms and Conditions, which you will need to agree to before participation.

If you make a booking on behalf of another person, you guarantee that you have the authority and legal capacity to accept and do accept these Terms on behalf of the other person/s, and you become the “lead name”. As the lead name for a booking, we can only communicate with you regarding all correspondence, changes, amendments, and cancellations.

Dogs

We are unable to accommodate dogs on walking weekender events.

First Aid

The walk leader is a qualified level 3 Outdoor First Aider and will be on hand to respond to any medical incidents.

Clothing and equipment

What you wear and bring with you will be very much down to the season and weather conditions on the day.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are suitably clothed and equipped for the walk you have chosen to participate in.

Essential items

•Walking boots or shoes

•Rucksack

•Water or bladder bottles

•Lunch (or snacks on shorter walks)

•Layered clothing

•Waterproofs

•Gloves and hat (in colder weather)

•Spare socks

•Personal Medic*tion

•Sunscreen

Recommended items

•Walking poles

•Clear plastic sealable bag (to keep phone/ tech dry in wet weather)

•Hot flask (for colder weather)

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