Meet 6.45 for 7pm start at the George Pub carpark, Bathampton. (GR 777665; http://www.chefandbrewer.com/pub/george-inn-bathampton-bath/c5957/ ).

Bus no 4 from Bath bus station to Bathampton, or lovely cycle route along canal from Bath or Bradford-on-Avon.

A gently amble along the river to Batheaston then up Solsbury Hill for panoramic views for miles around. Over the top and down through woods and haymeadows, then back through Northend. Along the river to Bathampton, ready for a serene pint next to the canal.