Friday, 20 May 2011

Avon Dam Reservoir

Start Point; Shipley Bridge
Distance 11 miles
Time 4 hrs 45 mins
Guiness enjoyment rating 8/10


We're back.  This walk starts at Shipley Bridge, east of South Brent and follows a road toward Avon Dam Reservoir.


After all the recent dry spell I was expecting the Reservoir to be half empty but was pleasantly surprised that it was half full, slightly less after Guiness had a mouthful.


This photo - toward Pupers Hill is about 4 miles later after an eastward turn along Abbots Way and then a short road section via Cross Furzes.


The origins of this circular stone section are unknown, at least to me.




The final stretch is along an old Dismantled Tramway.  I wasn't entirely sure I was going in the right direction, but Guiness seemed to know the way.  A longer walk that I was planning but Guiness had no complaints.

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