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Wednesday 6 September 2017
Bridgwater Canal - This 4 mile walk attracted 16 participants for the circular route on part of the Somerset Levels.
Starting at the Boat and Anchor PH walkers set off along the tow-path of the Bridgwater – Taunton Canal taking in views of the low lying fields and meadows in the area and collecting many blackberries on the way. The return stretch was through Moorland alongside the river Parrett finishing back at the Boat & Anchor where a welcome pre- ordered lunch was ready & waiting.
Report from Wendy Moore
Saturday 16 September 2017
Footpath Survey Walk - This walk over familiar Clevedon territory was one of a series designed to take a look at all the definitive footpaths (official rights of way) in the town. The walk, mostly in warm sunshine, attracted eight stalwarts. Starting and finishing at the Old Inn on Walton Road, it took in Court Wood (with some steep paths), the Gordano Valley, Walton in Gordano village and Clevedon Golf Club course. The paths concerned were fine with the notable exception of that across the Gordano valley from Nortons Wood Lane to the Portishead Road. This one path was known to be blocked and potentially dangerous. It meant a pleasant enough detour along a minor road (Walton Drove).
The walk turned out to be six miles long, considerably more than expected! However, the effort was in a way rewarded - the Group escaped the very heavy rain later in the day.
Report by Paul Cronin
Tuesday 3 October 2017
Brent Knoll - On a rare sunny morning six energetic members assembled for the drive to the village of Brent Knoll. We parked near the church and once suitably kitted out with our stoutest boots, and in some cases, sticks, we began the ascent of the knoll following the National Trust path for a short distance.
The view over the coastline gradually opened up, giving a excuse for short pauses and admiration. Turning left through farmland, we reached Hill Lane and Ralph's Wood, a commemoration planting now cared for by the Woodland Trust. We enjoyed strolling through the serenity of this beautiful mixed woodland before gaining the path across fields and bracken which led to the main way up from East Brent church.
Then the real steepness began as we negotiated grassy mud footholds up to the ramparts of the knoll itself and its astounding 360 deg view. Our flasks of coffee were most welcome as we read about the archaeology of this isolated hill fort - there is evidence of human occupation 2.6 million years ago making iron age activity seem like yesterday, let alone rusty iron stakes from World War 2. A slow descent began down well-built but muddy steps. A quick drive to the Red Cow where we enjoyed a well earned lunch - some cider was consumed too.
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