The first walk in the series of the Somer Valley Rambers’ Monday walks took place in October and started from the Village Hall in Clutton.

On a fine bright morning, nine walkers, including a new member, met for a circular walk of seven miles to the Hinton Blewitt area. Those taking part enjoyed walking part of the Limestone Link path with fine views of the Cam Valley, then walking down Nanny Hurn’s Lane to the Cameley road, onto Hinton Blewitt and a coffee stop, passing through Hollow Marshes Nature Reserve and onto Temple Cloud before returning to the starting point.

It was a lovely addition to our walks programme and perhaps you would like to join us on our November one, see the details below along with our usual Wednesday and Sunday walks.

• Monday 1st November: 7 mile circular walk from High Littleton linking the villages of High Littleton, Farmborough and Clutton. Starting point: 10 am The Recreation Field, High Littleton (off the lane leading to Timsbury) BS39 6HL. Walk Leader, David G: 07722 612032

• Wednesday, 3rd November: 7.5 mile circular walk from Dundas Aqueduct climbing up the hill to Inwoods and Farleigh Wick then continuing to Monkton Farleigh, where we join the Palladian Way and back through woods and farmland. Meeting point: 9.15 am High Street car park, Paulton BS39 7NW (if car sharing, please remember to wear a mask). Starting point: 10 am Dundas Aqueduct car park, Limpley Stoke, BA2 7HY. Walk Leader, Tessa: 01761 470453, on the day: 07811 008567.

• Sunday, 14th November

7.5 mile circular walk. The Warminster – Imber Range Perimeter Path Part 2, starting from the Town Centre into open countryside, taking in Cop Heap Nature Reserve, Army Camp, Battlebury Hillfort for extensive all-round views, along the ridge towards Bishopstrow village and returning via the Smallbrook Nature Reserve. Start Point: 10 am Warminster Central car park, off Station Road, Warminster BA12 9BR. Walk Leader, Tony R: 07561 371166.

• Wednesday, 17th November 4.5 mile circular walk. The last in this series of walks along the route of the Palladian Way. A very different walk to our usual ones. From the riverside at Brassknocker Hill, up over the south slope of the very ancient volcano where Bath nestles in the bowl of an extinct crater to view the world renowned architecture of Bath. We plan to take two bus rides (face masks required)! This walk is not so dog friendly, as drivers can refuse to take a second dog on the bus (unless it is an assistance dog). If you do not wish to use the bus, please read the full notes on our website. Meeting point: 9.30 am High Street car park, Paulton BS39 7NW (if car sharing, please remember to wear a mask). Starting point: 10 am Odd Down Park & Ride, Bath BA2 2SL to catch the bus to the City Centre. If you are not using the bus and wish to start at the Dundas Aqueduct Car Park, BA2 2SL, please arrive by 11 am (bus arriving approximately 11.03 am). You will need to make your own way back from Pulteney Bridge where the walk finishes. All other walkers take the bus back to the Odd Down Park and Ride. Walk Leader, Tessa: 01761 470453, on the day: 07811 008567

• Sunday, 28th

November: 7 mile circular walk from East Harptree through East Harptree Woods, Garrow Bottom, West Harptree, East Harptree, Greendown Batch and Nettwood Farm. Starting Point: 10 am East Harptree Forestry Commission car park, BS40 6DA. Walk Leader, Richard C: 01761 221471 or: 07803 609550.

For all information regarding walks and latest regulations, visit: www.somervalleyramblers.org.uk

Marilyn Weeks