NEW walks are added to this year’s Bathscape Walking Festival, which includes returning events like urban tree walks, wellbeing walks, and bat walks. 

The festival, running from Saturday, September 7 to Sunday, September 22, is in its seventh year and features over 60 events for families, groups, and solo walkers. Most events are free of charge.

The festival features a 5.5-mile walk starting at Bath Soft Cheese Shop and a new 9.5-mile route from Bathford covering local landmarks. On September 18, a "Map Skills for Beginners" event will teach navigation basics with a local walk.

Children can join an hour of After School Nature Fun at Twerton Roundhill on Thursday, September 19. The activity includes bug hunting during the climb and ends in the play area.

The full programme of walks can be found at https://www.bathscape.co.uk/walking-festival/

There are a number of walks with accessibility features, some walks have BSL interpreters and written notes on request or are suitable for people using wheelchairs and others include the ability to book a trained guide to assist blind/visually impaired people.

Assistance dogs are welcome on all walks that are suitable. The Walks 2024 Summary, which can be downloaded, lists the features of each walk, or you can email [email protected] or call 01225 477265 to find out more.

Bathscape’s work is largely funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund with match funding from partners. To find out more visit the Bathscape website: https://www.bathscape.co.uk/.