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Swansea Ramblers Walk


Swansea Ramblers Social

A coach trip to Bath

And a 3-mile walk

26th November 2022

Leader: Andrew Morgan




Swansea Ramblers had another social event arranged by our social committee.   We this time travelling by coach to Bath where we had the option to visit the Christmas Market, see the sights, have a meal and even do a short walk.

Many opted for the shopping but over a dozen decided to do the walk and see Bath from a different angle.   While on the walk, we were fortunate to be in the right place at the right time to see the historic steam train on its way to Bath Station.   



Swansea Ramblers offer a range of walks for most abilities.

Try an easy walk of 2-3 hours or our longer strenuous mountain walks for the experienced walker.

Maybe you'd like to explore walking for the first time with a friendly group of people?
- Come with Swansea Ramblers!

If you'd like to try a Swansea walk then do come along and find out what the great outdoors is all about.

It won't cost you anything to come along and see if walking is for you.
You'll be very welcome to join us for three free walks.

If you enjoy walking with us and want to come on even more of our walks, just become a member.

When you join us for a Swansea Walk, ask us about the other walks and social events we do.






Photographs



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Leader Andrew Morgan


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We hired a coach to Bath


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Then in Bath were dropped off near the centre


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So we made our way down


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And clearly, were enjoying the walk


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Anybody recognise this bridge?
Find out at the end of the walk!



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The weir in the centre of Bath


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Bath Abbey across the River Avon


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We followed the river downstream


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The Kennet and Avon Canal joins at the bend


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And we are making for it


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The first lock from the river into the canal


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Swans and sometimnes a Heron can be seen here


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This Swan is beside the second deepest canal lock in the country


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The road goes over the canal


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There are a number of narrow boats moored along here


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Peaceful and beautiful views a short distance from the city centre


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A chimney for the canal pumping house


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Here you could hire a canal boat


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This was once the Head Office of the Canal Board


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It is built over the canal


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When we reached Sydney Gardens, we saw a steam train
Copyright L. Meah



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Copyright L. Meah


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Youtube

Click the image above to see the video of the steam train
Copyright P. Lewis



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And off it puffs to Bath Station


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With a number of steam train enthusiasts out to watch it pass


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Back to the Weir


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And did you guess which bridge we were looking at earlier?
The other side of Pulteney Bridge!






Ordnance Survey map of the route walked
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Green Swansea Ramblers logo markers where present can be clicked to provide more information



All photographs Copyright  Andrew Morgan 2022
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