Nordic walking is like ordinary walking but using poles. It is a social, whole body workout which builds strength, energy and balance. The basic Nordic walking technique will be taught. Poles will be provided. This will take place on flat ground, in the Frome Health Park. All fitness levels welcome. Please bring a snack, water […]
The trail follows the plaques established by the Frome Society for Local Study to explore the rich heritage of Frome through its buildings and interesting people who occupied them including Thomas Bunn, Clara Grant, Edward Cockey, Alice Seeley and Jenson Button. There may be some hills. Meeting place: outside Cheese & Grain Walk leader: Mary […]
The Frome Heritage Trail is a circular walk beginning at Justice Lane and ending at Whittox Lane. The route highlights much of the incredible heritage of Frome - a town that has more listed buildings than anywhere else in Somerset - and follows the series of numbered plaques originally erected to celebrate Frome's 1300th anniversary […]
A circular route following the river alongside Rodden Meadow and past Wallbridge Mill, then up The Dippy and across Victoria Park back down into town. Some uphills and some mud or rough surfaces. Dogs welcome. Meeting place: Outside Frome Library Walk leader: Tricia Golinski Mileage: 3.5 miles How to book: no need to book This […]
The Lost Pubs of Frome #1 is the first of three different walks taking place across the festival weekend. This walk begins at Whittox Lane and visits more than a dozen sites of lost pubs to the west of the town centre, including those in Trinity and Badcox, as well as Catherine Hill and Catherine […]
A mostly level walk with no stiles on quiet country roads, good footpaths and forest tracks, exploring an area where armies ancient and modern have gathered before going into battle. […]
Panoramic views of Longleat and the picturesque village of Horningsham, via roads, fields and woodland tracks. Several fairly steep hills. Leaving at 10am prompt. Parking available in the surrounding lanes. […]
A walk through Frome's textile history, walking from Cheese & Grain car park along Willow Vale to Wallbridge and back through Rodden Meadow. Meeting place: Outside Cheese & Grain Walk […]
The cemetery, established in 1851, has become the last resting place for over 6,200 burials, including ashes; including 12 Commonwealth War Graves and over 260 still-borns. A nature trail is […]
The route follows the line of "the canal that never was", eastwards from Coleford. This area was mined for coal both before and after the canal building era, leaving several […]
The Lost Pubs of Frome #2 is the second of three different walks taking place across the festival weekend. This walk looks at those lost pubs within the proximity of […]
A ramblers walk. Bring packed lunch and a drink, also waterproofs and appropriate footwear. There could be mud! Meeting place: outside Cheese & Grain Walk leader: Les Stather Mileage: 9 […]
