This is a slow-paced short walk along Bathampton Meadows river path you will be given a blank postcard and stamp and drawing and writing materials. The emphasis is to immerse yourself in nature while stopping and reflecting on your natural environment.
Documenting your experiences – what you see, hear or feel – on the postcard, in any format such as drawing, poem, describing your journey. Then putting it in the post, to a friend or family even back to yourself, or send to Bathscape team.
This flat terrain has a graded slope each side of the bridge. There are benches along the river path giving moment to rest and draw in the view. This path is full accessible for all to enjoy.
There are shops, café, pubs nearby. Also, while here in Batheaston you could continue your walk up Solsbury Hill or bring a picnic to have by the river in the Secret Garden adjacent to Batheaston car park.
Start Date Saturday 18th September 2021
Start Time 11:00
Duration 1 to 1.5 hours
Distance Less than 500m
Places Available 15
Meeting Point Car Park, London Road East, Batheaston, BA1 7NB
Walks Types Buggy/Wheelchair accessible in parts, Child-friendly Walk, Circular Walk, Mainly Flat Walk, Nature Walk, No dogs, except assistance dogs, Observational walk, Shorter Walk, Wellbeing Walk
DETAILS
Start / Finish
Start by the bridge in Batheaston car park entrance
Finish by the post box opposite the car park on the High Street Batheaston.
Terrain
This flat terrain has a graded slope each side of the bridge. There are benches along the river path giving moment to rest and draw in the view. This path is full accessible for all to enjoy.
Facilities
Bus 3 and x31 to Stanbridge, cycle path, there is carpark with three disabled parking spaces.
Public loo in carpark fully accessible - cost 20p (though is not always open)
Leader(s)
Victoria Wells