Box, Monkton Farleigh and Browne's Folly Loop
Schedule
Sun Nov 20 2022 at 10:00 am
Location
Selwyn Hall | Bath, EN
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Sunday, 20 November, Moderate 10 miles / 15.4 km with 1150ft of ascent.The walk starts at 10am from the Selwyn Hall (free) car park in Valens Terrace in Box. Grid Ref: ST824686, Nearest postcode: SN13 8NT.
A short but rewarding climb out of Box up the MacMillan Way to Henley were we will stop to catch our breath and look back at the views up the By Brook to Colerne that are superb.
We follow the Macmillan Way across the Roman Road with far reaching views to Salisbury Plain and down to the Manor House at Mount Pleasant before turning West to enter the tree lined avenue up to Monkton Farleigh at the quaint Avenue Lodge.
From here, we pass the Monk’s Conduit to head out to Bathford Hill and our walk up to Browne’s Folly with the best far reaching views up and down several valleys and hills that surround Bath.
We then drop down into Bathford to follow paths and Byways to Shockerwick following the picturesque By Brook Valley back towards Box.
Please bring your lunch.
Walking poles are highly recommended.
Lifts are suggested at £1.50 from the Bath Road Car Park in Chippenham at 9:30am.
Leader: Barry C. Tel: 07429516748
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Where is it happening?
Selwyn Hall, Valens Terrace,Bath, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays: