Field Trips

Leader: Rob RandalL Meet: 10:00 at Gr ST742653, Royal Victoria Park, Bath at the top end of Cow Lane, running from Marlborough Lane to the edge of the park. Landranger […]

Leader: Rob RandalL Meet: 10:00 am at Gr ST742653, Royal Victoria Park, Bath at the top end of Cow Lane, running from Marlborough Lane to the edge of the park. […]

Leader: Lucy Starling Meet: 9:30 off B3095 north of Mere Gr ST825345, car share, space for about 8 cars in lay-by. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Finish: Approx 13.00 with option to […]

Leader: David Newman (Booking and prepayment essential via contact details in the members' Autumn-Winter 2021 newsletter. Coach: Trip will start at 7.30 approx with pick up in Bath (location to […]

Leader: Rob Randall Meet: 11:00 at Gr ST 731662, entrance to churchyard on Church Road, Weston. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Finish: 12:30. Focus: Lichens on stonework. Description: As well as the […]

Leader: Glen Maddison Meet: 10.00 at the Swan Pub at Kingsdown just before Kingsdown Golf Club. Gr ST 812671. Landranger 173/Explorer 156. Please note that this is intended as a […]

Leader: David Goode Meet: 10.00 Riverside footpath opposite St John’s Church Gr ST 754646. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Finish: 13.00 Halfpenny Bridge (at the back of Bath Spa Railway Station) Focus: […]

Leader: Lucy Starling Meet: 10:00am on Beckford Road Gr ST 754654. Landranger172/Explorer 155. Limited on street car parking locally. Finish: Approx 13:00. Focus: Kingfisher, grey heron, raven, winter thrushes, possibly […]

Leaders: Terry Doman and Glen Maddison Meet: 10:00 in National Trust car park sign-posted off A4361. Gr SU 099695 Landranger 173/Explorer 157. SATNAV SN8 1RD. Free parking for NT members. […]

Leader: Lucy Starling Meet: 10:00 Ham Wall RSPB car park. Gr ST 449396. Landranger Map 182/Explorer 141. Free parking for RSPB members. Non-members £2.00. Finish: approx 15:00 - optional extension […]

Booking  essential via contact details in the members’ Autumn-Winter 2021 newsletter Leader: Helena Crouch and  Penny Williamson Start: 11:00 just within Friary, to the right of the cattle grid, where you […]

Leader: Terry Doman Meet: 10.00 in the public car park behind Selwyn Hall, Valens Lane off the A4. Gr ST 823686. Landranger 173/Explorer 156. Finish: 13.00. Focus: Winter wildlife in […]

Leaders: Marion And Alan Rayner (07704 333267). Meet: 10:30 along Greyfield Road. Gr ST 641586 Landranger 172/Explorer 142. Finish: 14:30. Focus: Early spring wildlife, including woodland birds, flowers, ferns, fungi, lichens, mosses and […]

Leader: Rob RandalL Meet: 10:00 at Gr ST 734616, where Combe Hay Lane is crossed by Sulis Manor Road, near Odd Down Park & Ride. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Finish: 12:30. […]

Leader: Alan Feest Meet: 10.00 Entrance to Odd Down Park & Ride Car Park. Gr ST 733616. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Finish: 12:30. Focus: Spring flora in ancient woodland. Description: We will […]

Leader: David Goode Meet: 10:30 Westhay Moor Car Park Gr ST 456437 Landranger 182/Explorer 141. Finish: 15:00 approx. Focus: Bog ecology, sphagnum mosses, wetland birds, early migrants. Description: A walk along paths and boardwalk within the […]

Leader: Phillip Delve Meet: 10.00 Langford Lakes WWT Reserve Car Park. Gr SU 038369. Landranger 184/Explorer 130. Directions: This is a two-centre meeting, beginning at Langford Lakes, followed by Battlesbury […]

Leader: Dave Newman Meet: 08.00 Coach leaves Riverside, Avon Street and returns about 18:00. Focus: Summer migrants, pied flycatcher, moorland birds. We will not revisit the Red Kite feeding station at Gigrin […]

Leader: Lucy Starling Attendance is limited to a maximum of 15. Booking required. Start: 9:30 Meet: Beckford Road. GR ST 756654 Landranger 172/Explorer 155 Limited on street parking locally. Finish: […]

Leader: Andy Daw Start: 11:00 Meet: in car park at the top of Rodborough Common. GR SO 851034 Landranger 162/Explorer 168 SAT NAV 51.7308787-2.2168772 Finish: Approx 15:00 Focus: Orchids, butterflies, […]

Leader: Roy Mitchell Attendance  is limited to a maximum of 15. Booking required. Start: 10:00 Meet: At junction of Innox Lane and Tadwick Lane outside St Mary’s Church, Swainswick. GR […]

Leader: Phillip Delve Attendance is limited to a maximum of 16. Booking required. Start: 10:00 Meet: Southern entrance car park off B4226. GR SO 649127 Landranger 162 / Explorer OL14 […]

Leader: Helena Crouch Start: 14:00 Meet: In lay-by on east side of A46. GR ST 762682 Landranger172 / Explorer155. Driving north from Bath on the A46, take left turn to […]

Leader: Chris Vines Start: 10:00 Meet: The Shallows Car Park, Saltford (which can be busy if a hot sunny day). Bus service X39 Bath Bus Station to The Crown Inn, […]

Leader: Carole Catling Please note attendance to this event, is limited to a maximum of 20 places Start: 9:00 Meet: In main car park off Claverton Hill. GR ST 783640 […]

Leader: Richard Bottle Start: 10:30 Meet: in Newton St. Loe Churchyard. Grid Ref. ST701649. Landranger Map 172/Explorer 155. Take care to park considerately in the village. Finish: Approx 14:30 Focus: […]

Leaders: Tony and Bryan Cook Please note attendance is limited to a maximum of 15 places. Start: 10:00 Meet: Westhay reserve car park. GR ST 456437 Landranger 183 / Explorer […]

Leader: Geoff Hiscocks Please note attendance is limited to a maximum of 10 places. Start: 10:30 Meet: In the public car park in Box behind Selwyn Hall, Valens Lane, off […]

Leaders: Clare Herbert and John Rawles Please note attendance is limited to a maximum of 15 places. Start: 10:00 Meet: At Eagle House, Northend BA1 7EH. GR 779684 Landranger 172/Explorer […]

Please note the change of venue and booking details, and earlier start time from the details originally published in the BathNats members' newsletter Leaders: Lucy Starling and Terry Doman Please […]

Leader: Laura Mullholland of Wiltshire Bat Group Host: Penny Williamson Start: 19:30 Meet: Just within Friary, to right of the cattle grid, where you will see a sign “Car Park”. […]

Leader: Phillip Delve Please note attendance to this event, is limited to a maximum of 16 places. Start: 10:00 Meet: In the car park below entrance steps to Reception Centre […]

Leader: Rob Randall Start: 11:00 Meet: At entrance to Haycombe Cemetery. GR ST 721635 Landranger 172/Explorer 155. If arriving by car, park at Roundhill Park. If coming by bus, the […]

Leaders: Alan Rayner and Helena Crouch Start: 10:30 Meet: In Forestry England car park off Smitham Hill GR ST 557541 Landranger 182/Explorer 141 Finish: Approx 14:30 Focus: Fungi and other […]

Leader: Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 13:00 Meet: Shearwater car park, GR ST 854420 Landranger 183/Explorer 142 Focus: Insects, fungi, spiders and woodland birds, including Siskins and Crossbills. Description: […]

Leader: Rob Randall & Alan Rayner Start: 13:00 Finish: Approx. 15:00 Meet: Bottom entrance opposite the top entrance to Victoria Park GR ST 742655, Explorer 155 Focus: Grassland fungi. Description: […]

Leader: Alan Rayner Hosts: Penny and Richard Williamson Please contact the hosts in advance to book Start: 11:00 Finish: Approx. 15:30 Meet: Just within Friary, to the right of the […]

Leader: Felicity Gilmour Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 13:00 Meet: National Trust car park off B3092 Post Code BA12 6QF GR ST 779340 Landranger 183/Explorer 142 Free parking for National Trust […]

Leader: Dave Newman (Booking and prepayment essential by 19th October 2022 ) Coach: 7:30 start, various pick up points in Bath (locations to be advised on booking form) Focus: Early […]

Please note attendance to this event is limited to a maximum of 12 places Leader: Richard Bottle Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 14:30 Meet: Newton St Loe churchyard, GR ST701649. Landranger […]

Please note that attendance to this event is limited to 18 places Leaders: Tom Rogers and Glen Maddison Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 16.30 Meet: By reception building in Ham Wall […]

Saturday 17 December: the event has been cancelled because of the harsh weather forecast for the day.   Please note that attendance is limited to 12 places. Leader: Lucy Starling […]

Please note that attendance is limited to 15. Leader: Lucy Starling This walk is particularly suitable for those with limited mobility and most of the route is mobility scooter friendly. […]

Please note attendance is limited to a maximum of 16. Leader: Phillip Delve Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx. 16:00 Meet: In the car park below the entrance steps to Reception Centre […]

Please note that attendance will be limited to 10 due to the nature of the event. Leader: Rob Randall Start: 13:00 Finish: 14:0 Meet: Grand Parade above the weir, GR […]

Leaders: Clare Herbert & John Rawles Start: 10.00 Finish: Approx. 13.00 Meet: Eagle House, Northend, GR 779684 Landranger 172/Explorer 155 SAT NAV BA1 7EH Roadside parking, or by bus 3A […]

Please note that attendance will be limited to 10 places due to the nature of the event. Leaders: Rob Randall & Marion Rayner Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx. 12:00 Meet: Cross-roads […]

Leader: Robert Hargreaves and Anne Crowe Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx. 13:00 Meet: Weston Park East BA1 2UZ below The Royal High Junior School, GR ST 735660. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Roadside […]

Leader: Terry Doman Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx. 12:00 Meet: In Pay & Display Angel Fish car park at the bottom of Brassknocker Hill, Monkton Combe, GR ST 783261. Landranger 172/Explorer […]

Please note that attendance to this event is limited to 15 places. Leader: Glen Maddison Start: 10:00 Finish: Approx. 14:00 Meet: At Lansdown Park & Ride car park by bus […]

Leader: Lucy Starling Non-members and novice birders particularly welcome so feel free to bring a friend. Start: 9:00 Finish: 10:30 Meet: In Gardens by the gates at the end of […]

Please note that attendance will be limited to 10 places due to the nature of the event. Leader: Rob Randall Start: 1 pm Finish 2 pm Focus: Spring flowers, native […]

Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has had to be amended from the description in the BNHS Autumn / Winter 2022-2023 newsletter, issued in 2022. Leader: to be confirmed 1. […]

Leaders: Lucy Starling & Phillip Delve Start: 9.00        Finish: Approx. 11.00 Meet: Main car park off Claverton Hill GR ST 783640 Landranger 172/Explorer 155 Focus: Moths caught overnight in two […]

Leader: Rob Randall Start: 11:00      Finish: Approx. 15:00 Meet: Brean Down car park. GR ST 297587 Landranger 182 /Explorer 153  (£6 coins or PayByPhone app, free to NT members). An […]

Leader: Marion Rayner Start: 14.00      Finish: Approx. 16.00 Meet: At entrance to Bathwick Fields, Bathwick Hill, GR ST760647 Landranger 172/Explorer 155.  Bus No: 18 to Bathwick Hill. On street parking limited […]

Leader: Alvan White Start: 10.30      Finish: Approx. 13:00 Meet: Metal 5 bar gate. GR ST 718650 Explorer Map 155. If coming from the city, pass through Twerton shops, onto Newton […]

Leaders and times: Various. Meet at Bath City Farm buildings, GR ST725641. There is a small car park but it is preferable to park locally and walk, or use public […]

Leaders: Dan Merrett, Alan Feest, Rob Randall (public meeting, part of the Festival of Nature, no need to book.) Start: Short guided walks on the hour from 11:00 to 14:00 […]

Leaders: Clare and Mark Kitchen Start: 11:00      Finish: Approx. 16:00 Meet: Car park near the ranger's house, GR ST 746881, Landranger 172/Explorer 167 Focus: General interest but especially plants and […]

Leader: Felicity Gilmour Start: 10.30      Finish: Approx. 13.00 Meet:  Outside Bradford Station GR ST825606 Landranger 173/Explorer 156. Charges apply in the car park or there is free parking on Moulton Drive, […]

Leaders: Dave Newman and Rob Randall Coach: 7.30 start with various pick up points in Bath, to be advised on booking form. Focus: General interest, but Dave will lead a […]

Leaders: Jenny Vickers and Alvan White Start: 10:30      Finish: Approx. 13:00 Meet: East Woodlands Church, GR ST 790441 Landranger 183/Explorer 142. Focus: Flora and fauna, including Golden Ringed Dragonfly and […]

Leader: Glen Maddison Start: 10.00      Finish: Approx. 13.30 Meet: Lansdown Park & Ride BA1 9BJ approx 9.45 for prompt start! GR ST 732681 Focus: Resident breeding and summer migrant birds, […]

NB Because of the weater forecast for the original date (Wednesday 2 August) the leader has changed the date to Friday 4 August) Leader: Phillip Delve Start: 11:00      Finish: 15:00 […]

Leader: Lucy Starling Start: 10:30      Finish: Approx. 14:00 Meet: By entrance to Bath Cats and Dogs Home, The Avenue, GR ST 777638 Explorer Map 155. Post Code BA2 7AZ. Pay […]

Leader: Tom Rogers Start: 10.00 Finish: Approx.13.00 (with optional extension) Meet: In reserve car park signpost directions in Steeple Langford off A36. GR SU 037370 Explorer 130/Landranger 184. Sat Nav […]

Leader: Richard Bottle Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 14:30 Meet: in Newton St. Loe Churchyard. Grid Ref. ST 701649. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Take care to park considerately in the village. Focus: […]

Hosts: Philippa and John Paget Leaders: Terry Doman and Phillip Delve Start: 9:00 Finish: Approx. 11:00 Meet: Elm Farm, Burnett, south of Keynsham off the B3116. GR ST 665651 Landranger […]

Leader: Laura Mullholland Meet 7 pm. at the top of Cow Lane, ST742652. Laura will give a brief introduction explaining how bat detectors work, then  we will proceed towards the […]

Meet: Layby on Charmy Down side of the junction of the old and new A46, Upper Swainswick, ST761681, Landranger 172/Explorer 155 Focus: Plateau grassland, fungi, butterflies and grasshoppers. Description: The […]

Leaders: Alan Rayner and Helena Crouch Start: 10:30 Finish: Approx. 14:30 Meet: Birchwood Lane, by the entrance to the NW corner of the wood. OS Grid Ref ST631633 From Chelwood […]

Leader: Catherine Turner Start: 10:00 Finish: 12:00 Meet: Entrance from Morrisons car park, ST757658. Bus stops nearby. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Focus: Spiders and their habits Description: A gentle stroll around […]

Replacement for cancelled coach trip to Ogmore by Sea previously scheduled for 14 October Leaders: Lucy Starling and Phillip Delve). Maximum participants 14.To book, contact Lucy Starling; members can find […]

This event has been cancelled. Instead, on the same day Margaret Jones and Tom Rogers lead a trip  to Marshfield and on Wedenesday 11 October  Lucy Starling and Philip Delve […]

Leaders: Margaret Jones and Tom Rogers (contact Tom Rogers to book) Start: 10:00 Finish: 13:00 approx. Meet: Park in the Marshfield west layby, just off the A420 by Homes Barns, […]

Start: 13:00 Finish: 14:00 approx. Meet: Entrance by the Garden of Remembrance, Henrietta Street, ST752652. Restricted parking but there are bus stops and car parks nearby. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Focus: […]

Leader: Andrew Daw Start: 10:30 Finish: 13.00 (weather permitting) Meet: Parking area at the end of Windrush Road (BS31 1PT), ST664677. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Focus: Slugs and snails Description: A […]

Leaders: Hugh Williamson and Rob Randall Start: 10:00 Finish: 12:00 Meet: Bear Flat outside The Bear, ST745638. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Several buses stop at Bear Flat, including the one from […]

Leaders: TBA (contact Rob Randall for details and to book) This annual event is organised by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland and contributes much to our knowledge of […]

The tour of the Malaby Biogas on Wednesday 24th January has been postponed till the summer. The visit to Shearwater Lake, also on the 24th January will go ahead as […]

Please note this event replaces the advertised visit to Shearwater Lake which is now cancelled. NB new start time, 2 hours earlier than previously advertised Leader: Phillip Delve Start: 10.30   Finish: 14:00 Meet: […]

This events replaces the Go Slow - Severn Beach visit originally planned for 15 February. Both date and venue have changed because of recent access difficulties. Birding but travelling by […]

BNHS regrets that, following the sudden death of Rob Randall who was due to lead this event, it has been cancelled.  Leaders: Dylan Peters and Rob Randall Start: 13:00 Finish: […]

Leader: Dave Newman. Booking and prepayment essential by 23rd February 2024 Coach: 7:30 start with various pick up points in Bath, to be advised on booking form. Booking form: Download […]

Leaders: Andrew Harrison and Helena Crouch Start: 11:00 Finish: 13:00 Meet: Compton Dando church, ST646646. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Limited parking nearby so car-sharing advisable if possible. Focus: General interest Description: […]

Leader: Kate Souter Start 13:00 Finish 15:00 pm Meet: Entrance to Royal Avenue above Queen Square, ST745651. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. Focus: General interest Description: A walk of 1.5 miles following […]

Please note numbers limited to 15. Leader: Lucy Starling Start: 9:30 Finish: 13:30 Meet: Beckford Road by the canal, ST 758654. Landranger 172/Explorer 155. No roadside parking nearby but buses […]

Leaders: Mike Williams and Alvan White Bookings: Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: 13:00 (with optional extension) Meeting place: Park on Limpley Stoke Road, BA15 2NP (first road into Winsley on […]

Leaders: Philippa Paget and Carole Catling Bookings: Carole Catling (Booking not essential but useful to know numbers expected) Start: 09:00 Finish: 11:00 Meeting place: Elm Farm, Burnett, near Keynsham, BS31 […]

Leaders: Dave Pole and Lucy Starling Bookings: Dave Pole Numbers limited to a maximum of 20 and car sharing would be sensible Start time: 10:30 Finish time: 15:30 Meeting place: […]

Leader: Mike Williams Bookings: Alvan White Start: 10:30 Finish: 15:30 (optional finish time) Meeting place: Bath City Farm offices, Kelston View, Whiteway, Bath, BA2 1NW, Explorer 155 (ST 726 640). […]

Leader: Lucy Starling Bookings: Lucy Starling  Numbers limited to 15 Start: 10:30 Finish: 13:30 Meeting place: Beckford Road by the canal, Landranger 172 / Explorer 155 (ST 758 654). No […]

Leader: Alvan White Bookings: Alvan White Start: 10:15 Finish: 15:00 (with optional extension) Meeting place: Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT (NB postcode takes you to within half […]

Leaders: Andrew Harrison and Alvan White Bookings: Andrew Harrison Start: 10:30 Finish: approx. 14:00 (with optional extension) Meeting place: St Katherine’s Church, East Woodlands, Frome BA11 5LQ Explorer 142 (ST […]

Leaders: Darrell Watts and Alvan White Bookings: Alvan White Start: 09:30 Finish: 15:00 (with optional extension) Meeting place: outside Visitor Reception, which is the central Georgian building east of the […]

Bookings: Penny Williamson Numbers limited to 20 Charges apply, £5 for Bath Natural History Society members and £10 for non-members, reduced to £5 on joining Bath Nats. Please bring exact […]