Walks
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A picturesque circular walk that will reveal a wealth of wild natural spaces, historic buildings, beautiful trees and the remains of the former industries that led to Frome becoming the most populated town in Somerset in the eighteenth century.
The route starts at the Cheese and Grain car park in the town centre, then follows the River Frome to Welshmill Lane, Pedlar’s Grove, Bath Road. As you walk try spotting the distinctive Cockeys street lamps and railings, all made in Frome at the Cockeys foundry, the water mill and dye houses on Willow Vale, and the rich variety of hedgerow trees and flowers.
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Step back in time and explore the fascinating heritage of this ancient market town by walking the Frome Heritage Trail. The route follows the interlinked network of medieval and eighteenth century streets and alleyways that form the ancient town layout, and the trail is a great way to discover the hidden historical treasures that are tucked away behind the main shopping thoroughfares.
Grand churches, rubble-stoned ancient inns, printing works, weavers’ cottages and old breweries can all be found on this interesting ramble around town.
See below site for more information 👇️
https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/things-to-do/outdoors-and-active/walkers-are-welcome/town-walks/
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A wonderfully varied riverside walk which will reveal lush wildlife, spectacular rock formations, and the fascinating remains of a former centre of industry that was powered by the fast-flowing Mells River. This route starts in the Site of Special Scientific Interest of Vallis Vale, which is lined with ancient woodlands and contains former quarries that display rare examples of angular nonconformity in the rocky outcrops.
Follow the river to see well preserved lime kilns and the extensive remains of the Fussells Ironworks, which produced agricultural tools for an international market from the 18th century. Explore the village of Mells to see the source of the poem ‘Little Jack Horner’, and the burial place of WWI war poet Siegfried Sassoon at the magnificent 15th century church of St. Andrew. And then after all that walking and exploring treat yourself to a drink and a snack at the village café or the Talbot Inn.
The majority of the route is on metalled tracks off the road, but the tracks can be muddy and so walking boots or wellingtons are recommended. Difficulty level: moderate terrain. For a shorter walk turn around at Great Elm and head back to Frome by the same route.See print out of Vallis Vale map at the back of the manual for route details.
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An easy walk on moderate surfaces, which mainly follows good footpaths, tracks and fields. Can be muddy in the winter months. The walk heads from Wellow village to White Ox Mead, then to Combe Hay, Middle Twinhoe and Upper Twinhoe, before returning to Wellow.
Please refer to the walk route and Map 1 at the back of the manual.
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6 miles, 3.5 – 4 hours
Just a short stroll from Bath city centre you can enjoy 6 miles of verdant meadows and ancient woodlands, traversing the skyline hills whilst enjoying honey-coloured vistas of the Georgian city. This beautiful walk also takes in interesting architecture such as Sham Castle and the Palladian Bridge in Prior Park. Moderate difficulty, walking boots and a fortifying packed lunch are recommended.
See the National Trust website above for the detailed trail.
Please refer to the map printout at the back of the manual for the full walking route.
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This long distance route across rural Somerset and Dorset is a favourite with walkers, who often walk to raise funds for the Macmillan Cancer charity. This section of the Macmillan Way passes through some beautiful stretches along the River Frome valley, just a few miles from the Signal Box.Route 1: Freshford to Farleigh Hungerford c. 1.5 - 2 hours at a steady walking pace.
Park at Freshford Inn, near Bath (Point A on Map 1) then follow the footpath to the right, which runs alongside the River Frome. After ¾ of a mile join Iford Lane towards Iford Manor (Point B on Map 2). At Iford cross the bridge where the statue of Britannia rules the waves, then follow the road and turn right through a gate to join the Macmillan Way towards Farleigh Hungerford (Point C on Map 2). Follow the River Frome through the valley to see spectacular views of Farleigh Hungerford Castle, which is open to visitors (see p13). Return by the same route to Freshford. This route can be muddy, and cows are often present in the fields.Route 2: Rode to Tellisford c. 1 – 2 hours at steady walking pace.
Park near the double spired church of Christ Church on Rode Hill in Rode, Somerset (Point D on Map 2). Walk down the hill and turn right down the lane by the grand entrance to Langham House (Point E on Map 2). Join the footpath which follows a farm track, and eventually runs parallel to the River Frome. Walk past a mill farmhouse and follow footpath signs through a gate into river meadows behind the house. Walk through the field and another gate into a meadow with a pill box and impressive weir.
At the end of this field go through a gate and turn left to cross the River Frome over a fine medieval packhorse bridge at Tellisford (Point F on Map 2). Go past the hydropower mill and up the old stone steps. At the top of the hill beyond the houses on the left turn left through a gate (Point G on Map 2) and walk through the fields at the crown of the hill, passing through two stiles. Follow footpath signs until you join the road (Point H on Map 2), then turn left towards the Mill at Rode pub, where you turn left over the packhorse bridge and head up the hill to return to your parking place.
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The house is situated on the mid wilts ways
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