Join us for the Somer Valley Walking Festival with a 7.5-mile gentle walk starting in Timsbury.
Starting at 10:00 am
Your very experienced walk leader and back marker are delighted to show you the natural beauty of the Conygre Valley north east of Timsbury. On your route out of Timsbury you will gently climb towards Tunley and the Roman hill fort at Tunley Hill from where far reaching views towards the Mendips can be had. Turning north you will drop into the popular walking valley between Timsbury and Priston with a babbling brook and easy walking to Priston where an oversized cockerel crowns the church tower! Leaving Priston you will walk the fields to Inglesbatch, a small rural hamlet and start your return to Timsbury by walking through Priston Mill, part of the Newton Park estate. The mill was once powered by an enormous waterwheel, grinding corn which was baked locally as bread. Today it is a sought after wedding venue. Following lanes you will skirt Priston via Long Wood and Lammas Field. The Lammas field sits south of Farmborough Common and has historical ties to Christian celebrations of harvesting the first corn. Slip gently into Timsbury and back to the Conygre Hall for refreshments and a relaxed chat.
Tea, Coffee and Cake will be available at Conygre Hall when you return from your walk.
All Somer Valley Walking Festival Sunday walks start from Timsbury Conygre HallNorth Road, Timsbury, BA2 0JQ and are led by the Somer Valley Ramblers Group.
We ask that under 18 year old are accomanied by a parent or guardian.
We ask that dogs remain on their leads for these walks and that they are well behaved.
If you have not booked/Eventbrite is sold out, please feel free to arrive on the day as we are holding back spaces for walk-ins.
