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Old Sodbury. Old Sodbury is a small village and former civil parish in the valley of the River Frome just below and to the west of the Cotswold escarpment and to the east of Chipping Sodbury and Yate, now in the parish of Sodbury, in the South Gloucestershire district, in the ceremonial county of Gloucestershire, England.
Old Sodbury and Little Sodbury Circular. Explore this 4.5-km circular trail near Chipping Sodbury, Bristol. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 min to complete. This is a very popular area for running and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
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- Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, England
Old Sodbury Hill Fort - is an impressive Bronze to Iron age encampment atop the Cotswold Ridge. The fort is approx. 9.5 Ha in size and is roughly rectangular made up of a widely spaced double set of ditches and ramparts and is crossed by the Cotswold Way. The ramparts are rich in wild flowers. Pillow Mounds - Around the manor house on the map ...
- Strolling Along The Frome Valley Walkway: from Chipping Sodbury to Old Sodbury
- Walking Along The Cotswold Way: from Old Sodbury to Little Sodbury
- Roaming Along The Monarch’S Way: from Little Sodbury Back to Chipping Sodbury
- Chipping Sodbury, Old Sodbury & Little Sodbury Walk Instructions
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This Cotswold walk begins at Chipping Sodbury, a medieval market town north of Bristol. One of the highlights of this town is its quaint and broad high street. Typical of a Cotswold town, the high street is lined with gorgeous terraced town houses in the honey-coloured Cotswold stone as well as colourful shops, restaurants and pubs. The Chipping So...
As you cross the last field towards the village of Old Sodbury, you can spot the country houses and the church perched on the hill. Old Sodbury is a lovely village set on the Cotswold escarpment and enjoys an array of architecture from quaint cottages to large country houses. While in the village, I would recommend a detour to St John’s church. Fro...
This Cotswold walk leads you through lush woodland back to the bottom of the Cotswold escarpment and the hamlet of Little Sodbury. A charming and peaceful Cotswold hamlet, Little Sodbury boasts a small collection of lavish country homes as well as a 15thcentury privately-owned manor, currently under refurbishment. From Little Sodbury, you then foll...
From Chipping Sodbury to Old Sodbury
1. Walk down Chipping Sodbury’s high street to the war memorial. Turn left onto Hatters Lane and immediately before the bridge, turn right onto the riverside path. Cross the road and follow the river, keeping it on your left. 2. At the brick wall, cross the metal bridge and follow the man-made footpath through the meadow, keeping the river to your right. Go through the gates into the next meadow and continue straight ahead. Then go through the kissing gate, turn right and follow the path roun...
From Old Sodbury to Little Sodbury
6. At the junction, cross the road to the footpath. Follow the uphill path and the signs for the Cotswold Way. Go through the next two gates and follow the paths straight ahead. After the tall tree, go through the kissing gate following the signs for the Cotswold Way and cross the field, keeping the boundary to your right. 7. At the end of the field, go through the kissing gate and turn right onto the uphill path. Go through the following kissing gate into Woodcote Farm and cross the hill for...
From Little Sodbury to Chipping Sodbury
9. Continue straight ahead through the field. Go through the gate and over the wooden plank and continue straight ahead to the next field, keeping the field boundary to your right. Cross over the stile and aim for the top right corner of the field. Then cross over the following stile into the next field and continue straight ahead. 10. Cross over the stile and continue straight ahead, aiming to the middle of the opposite fence. Go through the kissing gate and veer left aiming for the middle o...
Location: Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire Walk difficulty: Intermediate Time: 3 to 3 ½ hours Distance: 7 miles (11 km) Ascent: Somewhat steep Trail condition: Good, but the trail can get muddy in wet weather Accessibility: Not suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs or bikes Parking: Streets of Chipping Sodbury (BS37 6BA) Facilities: Toilets, ...
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6 days ago · Hit the trail. 241 photos. Enjoy this pleasant and interesting circular trail from the village of Old Sodbury in the Southern Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. The trail begins with a short climb to Old Sodbury Church which has a commanding position with far-reaching views. The route continues north on the Cotswold Way through oak-fringed farmland to ...
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- Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, England
The walk. Parking is possible near the point where this route is anchored in ‘Old Sodbury’, namely the Dog inn (good for refreshment, albeit on a busy road). It then traces the Cotswold Way (a long National Trail that follows the escarpment of the Cotswold Edge) to a still smaller Sodbury, engages with a great Englishman, and finally offers exploration of a large iron age hill fort ...
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Mar 12, 2024 · Old Sodbury: The Hill Fort and Church This final walk is a short, easy route, which starts in the village of Old Sodbury, located in the south of the Cotswolds just north of Bath. From the village the route follows the Cotswold Way across farmyards and past the peaceful 11th-century church of St John the Baptist, with a perfectly located bench where you can stop off and look back down to the ...
