Among the Norton Radstock Ramblers’ walks this month, we lead four interesting walks for the Somer Valley Walking Festival. Do come along and enjoy either a long, medium or short walk – whichever you prefer (with tea and cake at the end!)

• Wednesday, 4th September: 8 mile circular walk, MacMillan Way – Rode to Iford. A rural walk alongside the river Frome. Walk starts 10 a.m., parking along roadside on Rode Hill. BA11 6QR Map 143 Ref: ST805541. Meet 9.15 a.m. at Paulton car park (BS39 7QF) to car share. Leader, Tessa: 01761 470453 or 07811 008567.

• Sunday, 8th September, 8.5 mile circular walk at Chapmanslade, walking in open countryside. Walk starts 10 a.m. High Street, Chapmanslade, parking in large lay-by. (A3098) BA13 4AW. ST821479. Meet 9.15 a.m. South Road car park to car share. Leader, Tony R: 07561 371166.

Somer Valley Festival of Walks

Arrive 9.45 a.m. to register:

• Sunday, 15th September 13.3 mile walk, ‘Festival to Festival’: This walk is the longest of the day, linking the Somer Valley Walking Festival with Priston Village Festival. Walking across the fields to Farmborough and on to Priston, to enjoy an hour of folk music while having a long lunch stop. Walk starts 10 a.m. from Paulton Rovers Football Club. BS39 7RF. Leader, Tessa: 01761 470453 or 07811 008567.

• Sunday, 15th September: 9.5 mile walk, ‘At the foot of the Mendips – A Cherub of a walk’. Walk starts 10 a.m. Paulton Rovers Football Club (Winterfield Suite) BS39 7RF. ST654560. Leaders, Carol and Kirsteen: 07939 535158 or 01761 419384.

• Sunday, 15th September: 7.5 mile walk, ‘Great Diversity on your doorstep’. A local walk with good views. Walk starts 10 a.m. at Paulton Rovers Football Club (Winterfield Suite) BS39 7RF.

ST654560. Leader, Beryl: 01761 412045 or: 07800 630004.

• Sunday, 15th September: 3.8 mile walk, ‘An ideal Afternoon Stroller” Leisurely walk along footpaths and green lanes. Walk starts 2 p.m. at Paulton Rovers Football Club (Winterfield Suite) BS39 7RF. ST654560. Leader, Rose R: 01761 435178.

• Wednesday, 18th September TBC. See website for update.

• Sunday, 22nd September: six mile circular walk at Priddy. An interesting walk with wonderful views. Walk starts 10 a.m. at Priddy Green. BA5 3BB, ST527509. Meet 9.10 a.m., South Road car park, to car share. Leaders, Marilyn and Jane B: 01761 470364 or: 07554 545383.

• Sunday, 29th September: eight mile walk at Devizes. Country walk with quiet lanes and tracks. Walk starts 10 a.m., The Wharf public car park, SN10 1EA. Ref: SU006617. Leader, David D: 01761 436503 or: 07779 623785. Meet 9 a.m. South Road car park to car share.

For all information regarding the above and any additional walks, please go to our website: www.somervalleyramblers.org.uk

Carol Price