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Mells river path – talbot inn loop from gould's ground, delightful stream loop from gould's ground.

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WALKS IN AND AROUND FROME

Frome is perfectly located in the Somerset countryside, the beautiful surroundings offering some amazing walks. Here we celebrate just a few of them!

Frome Town Council have produced a series of walking guides to help you explore in and around our beautiful town. You can download the guides from their town walks page here .

Yesterday we ventured out to Cley Hill, which anyone who has gazed approximately south-east from the southern edge of Frome will have noticed. It’s an easy drive from town, into the parish of Corsley (over the border in Wiltshire - yes, we know, we know!) and off the A362 between Corsley and Warminster.  There is parking for at least 12 cars; if drivers park carefully.

The hill was given to the National Trust by the Marquess of Bath in the 1950s and is a popular destination with walkers.  It offers splendid views from the top but please note that it does not make a suitable day out for the infirm or those in poor physical health because of the steepness of its slopes. The top is 244m above sea level... continue reading here .

Set in the beautiful Longleat Estate, Shearwater Lake is the perfect place for a walk, a picnic, a spot of fishing or even some den building. It’s also ideal for wheelchairs, pushchairs, bikes and scooters as much of the lake has a hard surface path running around it. This is a great spot for families and dog walkers. From feeding the ducks to watching the sailing boats head out from the sailing club, Shearwater Lake has something to offer everyone. For those more adventurous types, there is a vast woodland to explore, perfect for off road mountain biking, running or horse riding.

Heaven’s Gate

Heaven’s Gate is a Capability Brown designed viewpoint overlooking Longleat House and estate, and beyond to the Somerset countryside. A flat gravelled path takes you through azaleas and rhododendrons, past a bamboo den and through a beautiful beech woodland opening out onto giant sculptured stones and on towards stunning views. Head here on beautifully clear winter days and you will be swept away, this really could be the gateway to Heaven! At Fabulous Frome we love Heaven’s Gate on a warm summer’s day evening with a bottle of wine watching the sunset…bliss!  continue reading here .

Vallis Vale

Heading out of Frome towards Great Elm, you will come across a small parking area opposite a footpath leading into the woods. This is Vallis Vale - we’re always surprised at how many Fromies still haven’t explored this place. Vallis Vale is a Biological and Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and its’ industrial history has meant that great sections have been carved out of the rock face - this is a great place for the budding geologist. You can also find crayfish in its’ waters!

We love to take our little ones here in the summer months, retreating from the heat (!) for a paddle and play in the fresh clear waters of the stream in the dappled shade of the trees.

Even The Guardian has something to say about this little gem of a spot. Read what they have to say here .

Willow Vale & Rodden Meadow

Right bang in the centre of Frome there is an escape from the traffic and shops, following the river down into Willow Vale and Rodden Meadows. This is an expanse of flood fields that is perfect for dog walking or picnics by the river. Just back from the footpath is the Frome Millennium Green ( www.fmgt.org.uk ), built on a steep bank where you can explore the flora and fauna, take in the views or sit amongst the roots of the ancient sycamore tree.

We love heading out here for a stroll on a Saturday morning with a River House coffee in hand.

Alfred’s Tower

A little further afield towards Stourhead, Alfred’s Tower stands proud amongst the Somerset countryside. This is part of the expanse of the Stourhead Estate and is hidden by a beautiful mixed woodland. Alfred’s Tower is a great place for a walk in all weathers (even through the woods in the rain) - there are many routes to explore around the woodlands leading back up to the tower.

At Fabulous Frome we like to head here for an early morning stroll through the woods, ending up at the foot of the majestic tower for a little snack and a game of frisbee! The tower itself is open during the summer months and the climb of 205 steps is well worth it for the stunning 360 degree views across Somerset as far as the eye can see. You can even spot Glastonbury Tor on a clear day. Find out more about Alfred's Tower here , or find out more from the National Trust here .

Rainbow Wood, Bath Skyline

Rainbow Wood at the top of Brassknocker Hill is part of the National Trust Bath Skyline walk. This is a beautifully managed mainly Beech woodland. In the centre of the woods lies an adventure play area for children, continue on and see if you can spot the numerous fairy and elf houses hidden at the foot of the trees. This is a great woodland to head to for a fun playtime or as a start to the Bath Skyline walk. A large part is suitable for pushchairs too.

Here at Fabulous Frome we enjoy heading here for a cool walk with the family during the summer months or even better to take on the longer walk with our faithful friend in tow.

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Frome’s annual Walking Festival offers a diverse weekend programme of guided walks, trails and activities for young and old alike. Explore Frome’s history and heritage and the beautiful surrounding countryside in walks ranging from easy afternoon strolls to longer riverside rambles.

The 2023 programme offers 18 walks over 3 days, centred around history, nature, the countryside and even dancing. 14 of the walks are free.

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Alongside the guided walks you’ll also be able to pick up a free “fairy doors” map to take a whimsical self-guided walk through Welshmill woods. Copies of the new Frome Wheel map by Walkers are Welcome, presenting 54 miles of routes through historic streets, beautiful green spaces and ancient woodland will also be on sale. Stop by the Walkers are Welcome pop-up stall by the Cheese & Grain, during the Walking Festival, for these new maps and some old favourites.

Before the next walking festival why not get out and explore in and around our beautiful town with one of our walks which you can download from our town walks page .

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Step Back in Time at Frome’s Walking Festival

Frome’s 2022 Walking Festival will throw light on some of Frome’s most surprising, shocking and sensational moments in history with a series of guided walks telling tales spanning across centuries.

Sunday’s Folklore of Frome walk will leave you illuminated as to why the residents of Frome once marched on Shepton Mallet, pitchforks in hand! The Celebrated Women of Frome tour will bring Frome Museum’s exhibition from earlier this year to life by visiting locations that are woven into the women’s stories. And really delve into the history of some of Frome’s most famous female residents  from internationally famous poets to a pioneering photographer and an OBE-winning educational reformer.

Those who have spent some time in Frome may have been observant enough to spot that there are many blue plaques dotted around the town. To highlight this trail, a special free walk on Saturday morning will be exploring the tales behind each of these plaques, shedding light on some of the incredible people or events that once occupied Frome’s streets. Other observant people who have noticed something curious about some of Frome’s gravestones will enjoy the War Graves tour, which discusses the fallen from the First and Second world wars. This walk will follow the Remembrance silence.

Frome’s incredible history can be found beyond the usual locations, stretching across every corner and alleyway, and even in the very words we use here. Find out about the town’s best kept secrets on the A-Z of Frome tour, or the fascinating history of street, community and town names on the Sense of Place walk. And of course, no history programme would be complete without the story of a murder, in this case 1851’s Awful Killing of Sarah Watts.

If this all sounds like too much standing-around for you, in a Walking Festival first, the Silent Disco Tour promises to give you a musical history in the form of a disco music dance party.

Finally, if the talk sounds interesting but not the walk, then the Very Short Walk Around the Long History of Frome is the option for you. Frome Town Guide Lisa Kenwright will be leading a walk full of Frome’s rich and fascinating stories from over time, but without the cobbles or hills.

Cllr Tracey Ashford said: “The Walking Festival is a chance to get to know our wonderful town that bit better. Frome’s been around for a long time, but its stories over the centuries are always relevant and relatable, and have shaped the way we live our lives now. I wish I could go to them all!”

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Join us for an interactive walking tour of Edventure: Frome and our local initiatives. This is a warts-and-all opportunity to experience Edventure first-hand. We’ll share the history, context and vision of our journey – both successes and failures.

Learn about our experiential approach to building community enterprise and visit some of our groups and enterprises set up by student teams on our Edventure Start-Up Course . You’ll get the opportunity to meet our staff and partners, ask the questions that are important to you and receive honest, nuts & bolts answers.

If you’d like to be more aware/get more involved in what’s going on in Frome, If you’d like to collaborate with or replicate us – this is for you. Some wonderful collaborations arise from these tours and we’re looking forward to seeing who we’ll meet this time.

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Free for Frome residents, £35 for people from outside Frome. Some facilities have restricted access, please contact our office for details.

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Join us for an interactive walking tour of Edventure: Frome and our local initiatives. This is a warts-and-all opportunity to experience Edventure first-hand.  We’ll share the history, context and vision of our journey – both successes and failures.

Learn about our experiential approach to building community enterprise and visit some of our groups and enterprises where you’ll get the opportunity to meet the people responsible on the ground, ask the questions that are important to you and receive honest, nuts & bolts answers.

On the Tour, we will go to and meet the people running:

Edventure: Frome – a school for community enterprise. – The Welsh Mill Hub – a shared workspace and community venue for Frome – SHARE: A Library of Things – Future Shed: Practical support to get green and healthy initiatives and enterprises off the ground through building networks, connecting people and start-up coaching. – A Green & Healthy Future for Frome: A partnership of Edventure -Frome, Frome: Medical Practice and Frome Town Council, working together to make it easier to live greener and healthier lives in Frome – Community Fridge: Frome – community fridges are popping up all over the country – but we were the first! – make:shed Frome – an open workshop space for young adults to work on practical and creative projects individually or with others.

Free to Frome Residents £35 per person living outside of Frome

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After the tour there will be an optional lunch and continuing conversation. Details TBC.

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Some of these facilities do not have disabled access. We will be walking between venues which are all located close to each other and we will walk at a leisurely pace

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“The tour was inspirational and gave me a spark to do similar initiatives for my own organisation and community. The members of the team we met were bubbling with enthusiasm and ideas, it’s a great place to learn from and get involved.”

Sylvie joined Edventure for the day from the Network of Wellbeing in Totnes.

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The free walking tour is a great way to be introduced to the city. The guide, Laura, was very kind, open and she knows a lot. She could tell funny details that you couldn't read in any guide book, and she was great at interacting with all the people in the group. I highly recommend to go on a tour with her.

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We did both the morning and afternoon tours. Would highly recommend both. Our tour guides Fabio and Sylvia were brilliant. Fabio has photos to accompany his information. The information was brilliant! I would do these at the start of your trip to understand the city more!

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