This circular walk explores the beautiful and varied countryside south of Marshfield and the southern end of the Cotswold Hills.  Descending into St Catherines Valley, our walk incorporates many splendid views and sites of natural and historic interest. Optional refreshments in Marshfield at the end of the walk.

Starting outside the Catherine Wheel pub, we leave the High Street with its many Georgian and Tudor properties via Sheep Fair Lane.  We head south towards Bellum and descend into the valley boarded by Great & Little Moody’s Woods. We then take a steep climb up to Cold Ashton where the Limestone Link starts (or ends). We will pass a number of interesting properties and, here, in 1643, during the English Civil War, Sir Bevil Grenville was injured at the Battle of Lansdown and brought to the Old Rectory where he died.

We continue south catching a glimpse of Monkswood Reserviour as we turn into the St Catherine’s Valley.  Taking the lane to Ayford Bridge we join the Limestone Link path, following the brook and passing St Catherine’s Court opposite, the former home of Jane Seymour the actress.

We turn north and climb to Ashwick with fine views across the valley towards Bannerdown and Bath, and then follow Halldoor Lane to return to Marshfield.