Monkton Combe with Pub lunch, The Wheelwright Arms. BA2 7HB. There is a very large car park to the rear of the pub
Tuesday 7th April– 10.30 am prompt start for long walk – 11.30 am start for short walk
From The Wheelright arms we head down Mill Lane past the lockup jail and the Mill and cross Midford Brook before following the brook upstream walking through pasture and woodland. We reach a minor road as we approach Midford and then walk along that road and a very short distance along the B road through Midford. We then walk up to the former Midford Station and walk along the line of the Somerset and Dorset Railway crossing Tucking Mill Viaduct heading towards Bath until we reach the entrance to Combe Down Tunnel. We retrace our steps slightly and head up above and round the tunnel mouth before joining Tucking Mill Lane and following that lane back to Monton Combe.
The walk is just under 4 miles. There are no stiles. There is one fairly steep ascent but that can be avoided by anyone who feels that might be challenge.
The long walk will be led by David Sharrocks. There will also be an easy walk for about an hour. There is a volunteer to lead that walk but he doesn’t want to miss out on the long walk so he would be grateful if someone else would step in and offer to lead the short walk. David can provide ideas for short walks in and around Monton Combe
Please note: David would like to know who is attending – so please reply specifying long or short walk as soon as possible. As the walk is the day after Easter numbers may be affected and he would like to know numbers as soon as possible.
The menu for that week is not yet available, so a second e-mail will be sent with menu options. In the meantime, there are menus on the website. Spies have advised that the sandwich options are virtually meals and may also be worth considering.
https://www.wheelwrightsarmsbath.com/eat-drink
We will be asked to provide menu choices in advance, so please look out for the follow up e-mail.
As usual partners and friends are also welcome to join us.
Please respond directly to the walk organiser. (David Sharrocks details below).
Email: David
Tel 07968 980832