Quarrying Bath stone and its impact on the landscape of the Avon Valley

Quarrying Bath stone and its impact on the landscape of the Avon Valley

Photograph of Dundas Aqueduct on the Kennet and Avon canalcourtesy of Bristol Barkers

Distance

5 miles / 8.05 km

Duration

4.5 to 4.75 hours

Difficulty

Moderate fitness, may be steep slopes

Shape

Circular

The minibus drops you at Monkton Farleigh where a short walk takes you to Browne’s Folly reserve to inspect the stone deposited during the Jurassic period and discover how this was mined.  These mines were later used for ammunition storage during WWII.  The walk continues down to the River Avon and the Kennet and Avon canal which was used for transportation.  The minibus collects you at Dundas Aqueduct.

The walk is led by Glyn who is an experienced geologist.

Route description

This walk is arranged as part of the Bradford-on-Avon Walking Festival and tickets (£6 each) need to be booked in advance.

Walking Festival Link: walkbradfordonavon.org
Tickets on sale from 1st July 2025

Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Led by: Glyn Williams

Start

Address

Meet at the war memorial, Westbury Garden, Town Bridge, Bradford-on-Avon
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