The Norton Radstock Ramblers have a varied programme of walks for September, including the Somer Valley Festival of walks. Do come along and enjoy a walk with us!

• Sunday, 3rd September: A country walk with far-reaching views and a modern stone circle. Six-mile walk, starting from Kingston Deverill. 10 a.m. by phone box. BA12 7ES. Map 143 Grid Ref: ST846373. Leader, Sarah: 07869 591189. Meet 9 a.m. South Road car park to car share.

• Wednesday, 6th September: 7.5-mile walk from Heytesbury, walking parts of the Wessex Ridgeway and Imber Range. Walk starts 10 a.m. at Heytesbury by the Angel Inn at the east end of the village. Map 143 Grid ref: ST928425. BA12 OAF. Leader Mike: 01275 332899. Meet 9 a.m. at Paulton car park, to car share.

• Saturday, 16th September: Somer Valley Walking Festival, Geocaching walk. An easy, three-mile walk – Pokemon for adults! A short trail around the historic village of Peasedown St John, using GPS to get you from one clue to another. Walk Leader, Kathy: 01761 434509 or 07918 713240. Walk starts at 2 p.m., Peasedown St John, Beacon Hall, French Close.

• Sunday, 17th September: Somer Valley Walking Festival. Four-mile walk from Radstock, taking in Tyning, the former Somerset and Dorset railway line and Clandown, where the remains of the Fosseway Roman Road are clearly seen. Registration 9.30 a.m. Walk starts 10 a.m. Walk Leader, Rose: 01761 435178.

• Sunday, 17th September: Somer Valley Walking Festival. 9.5-mile walk, starting from Radstock Working Men’s Club, Registration at 9.30 a.m.. Walk starts 10 a.m. – Heritage Walk via Woodborough, Camerton, Withy Mills, Clandown and Radstock. Taking in the site of a Roman Villa and the partly-restored Somerset Coal Canal. Walk Leader, Kathy: 01761 434509 or 07918 713240.

• Sunday, 17th September: Somer Valley Walking Festival. 12-mile walk with some challenging climbs, taking in Clandown, Paulton, Timsbury, Midsomer Norton and Radstock. Walk starts 10 a.m. at Radstock Working Men’s Club, Registration 9.30 a.m. Grid Ref: ST688547. BA3 3PR.

• Wednesday, 20th September: Limestone Link and Bath Skyline. 7-mile circular walk, visiting the graves of the ‘Last Tommy’ and Ralph Allen. Lots of interesting points along this walk. Walk starts 10 a.m. Pay car park, Limpley Stoke Boat House Café. Grid Ref: ST782621. BA2 7HY. Leader, Tessa: 01761 470453 or 07811 008567. Meet Paulton car park at 9.25 a.m. to car share.

For all information regarding the above walks and additional walks, please go to our website www.nortonradstock ramblers.org.uk

Carol Price