Views and Coal Canal Relics

Walks, England, Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset
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Views and Coal Canal Relics

Southstoke, Bath and North East Somerset

by claud

  • 3hr 20m / 5km
  • 9

A beautiful circular walk from Midford via South Stoke and a great pub along the way. Great views and the fascinating Combe Hay lock flight.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Refreshments
  • History
  • Hilly & steep
  • Child friendly

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  1. This walk starts on Midford Hill opposite the Hope & Anchor pub, by the Two Tunnels Greenway. Go down the steps onto the footpath.

    Step 1: This walk starts on Midford Hill opposite the Hope & Anchor pub, by the Two Tunnels Greenway. Go down the steps onto the footpath.

  2. Go under the old railway bridge which now holds the greenway. Then through a gate under the trees.

    Step 2: Go under the old railway bridge which now holds the greenway. Then through a gate under the trees.

  3. This will bring you out to a narrow path on what was the towpath of the old Somerset Coal Canal. Ahead left is the old Midford Aqueduct.

    Step 3: This will bring you out to a narrow path on what was the towpath of the old Somerset Coal Canal. Ahead left is the old Midford Aqueduct.

  4. At the first small fork, head right to go down into the old canal basin and up the other side.

    Step 4: At the first small fork, head right to go down into the old canal basin and up the other side.

  5. Continue ahead into the trees.

    Step 5: Continue ahead into the trees.

  6. Head over the stile and turn left onto the quiet lane.

    Step 6: Head over the stile and turn left onto the quiet lane.

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