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Browns Folly

Updated: July 20, 2025
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Walk Highlights

Nearest Town:
Bradford-on-Avon
Distance:
4.50 miles
Time:
2.00 hours
Difficulty:
Moderate
Terrain:

The terrain at Browne's Folly Nature Reserve in Bath & NE Somerset includes steep, uneven, and rocky paths, especially in the woodland sections and around the old quarries. Grassland paths on the escarpment can also be slippery when wet. Sturdy footwear with good grip is essential for navigating this terrain safely. There are stiles and gates on some routes. The paths can be narrow and challenging in places.

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Dog-Centric Details

Poo Bins Available:
No
Secure/Fenced Area:
No
Dog Water Source:
No
Dog Notes:

Browne's Folly Nature Reserve in Bath & NE Somerset is a good place for walking with energetic dogs that are comfortable with steep and uneven terrain. Woodland paths offer good exploration. However, be extremely cautious of very steep drops, old quarry workings with unfenced edges, and potentially unstable ground, especially near the Folly and quarry faces – dogs MUST be kept under very close control and preferably on leads in these hazardous areas for their safety. Livestock may graze some parts of the reserve for conservation purposes (check signage). Please clean up after your dog when visiting this reserve.

EV Charger Nearby:
No
Fuel Station Nearby:
No
Livestock Information:
Off-Leash Policy:
Partial Off-Leash
Dog Traffic:
Moderate
Seasonal Advice:
Height Restriction:
No
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About this Walk

Explore Brown's Folly, a distinctive Grade II listed tower and local landmark, and the surrounding Browne's Folly Nature Reserve, dramatically situated on the Cotswold escarpment above Bathford in Avon (now Bath and North East Somerset). This walk offers stunning panoramic views across the beautiful...

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