Following another month of interesting walks and a very successful Festival Weekend, we now look forward to October, as Autumn brings more changes to our countryside.

Wednesday, 6th October will see us complete a

6.2 mile circular walk from Box along the Macmillan Way then joining the Palladian Way at Colerne. Meeting Point: 9 am High Street car park, Paulton, BS39 7NW. Starting point: 10 am Selwyn Hall car park, Valens Terrace, Box, SN13 8NT. Walk Leader: Tessa 01761 470453 (on the day: 07811 008567).

Sunday, 10th October sees a six mile circular walk from Burrington Combe through woodlands and fields with beautiful views of Blagdon and surrounding area. Starting Point: 10 am at the car park near the bottom of Burrington Combe, opposite Link Lane, BS40 7AS. Walk Leaders: Marilyn and Jane: 01761 470364 /07554 545383.

Monday, 11th October, which is the first of our extra monthly weekday walks, is a seven mile circular walk from Clutton to Hinton Blewett – please re-check the details on our website before attending. Starting Point: 10 am Clutton Village Hall, Venus Lane, Clutton, BS39 5SP. Walk Leader: David G: 07722 612032.

On Wednesday, 20th October, we are taking part in a 6.5 mile circular walk from Box to Monkton Farleigh. Here the Palladian Way climbs out of Box and crosses Kingsdown to Monkton Farleigh, returning to Box along the Macmillan Way. Meeting Point: 9 am High Street car park, Paulton BS39 7NW. Starting Point: 10am Selwyn Hall car park, Valens Terrace, Box, SN13 8NT. Walk Leader: Tessa 01761 470453 (on the day: 07811 008567.

Sunday, 24th October is a six mile circular walk from Chilcompton, mostly field walking, some woodland and some road at the start. Starting Point: 10 am The Holy Cow car park, Manor Farm, Church Lane, Chilcompton, BA3 4HP. Walk Leaders: Carol & Kirsteen: 01761 413413 / 01761 419384.

For all information regarding walks and latest regulations regarding Covid-19, please visit our website: www.somervalleyramblers.org.uk