What we're about
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A Walk in the Past is a friendly group where regulars and newcomers are always welcome. Our aim is to combine a good walk with pleasant company in historic landscapes.
My name is Steve Mynard and I lead journeys of exploration and discovery into the landscapes of our past. I set up A Walk in the Past to give me an opportunity to share my passion for walking and for history with like minded people. I have lived in the West Country for nearly forty years since moving here from Essex in 1982. During that time I have wandered all over Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset as well as the Bristol and Bath area and further afield into South Wales and the Southwest Peninsular. There is just so much history around here! I really enjoy the research that goes into each of my walks.
I am a qualified Lowland Walk Leader with the national organisation Mountain Training. I am also a qualified Outdoor First Aid Provider.
Since we started out in October 2016 I have put on over 400 events and the feedback is pretty good! People who join A Walk in the Past like a good walk with interesting people and they like learning more about the history of our region. We always stop off somewhere for refreshments.
Our walks are between three and six miles in length and of varying levels of challenge, but generally the term 'amble' covers most of them.
A set of historical notes is sent out after each walk.
Come along and meet us. New members are always most welcome.
Upcoming events (4+)
PROBLEMS WITH PAYPAL. Somehow our account had been 'upgraded' and PayPal are now adding a 'service charge' to our bookings. I am trying to get this reversed.
In the meantime, I am REFUNDING the SERVICE CHARGE as quickly as I can.
Please, don't be put off booking.
On a Sunday we take a traditional countryside walk in the historic landscapes surrounding Bath and Bristol.
This week we will be walking around six miles to visit two delightful villages just to the northwest of Bristol. Tockington and Olveston are off the beaten track and both have plenty of historical interest to attract our attention.
A set of written notes will be emailed out to walkers after our walk. This will allow you to hold on to what you have picked up from our NEW WALK around these two Gloucestershire villages.
A Walk in the Past is a friendly group where regulars and newcomers are always welcome. Our aim is to combine a good walk with pleasant company in historic landscapes.
If you would like to lift share from Bath or Bristol for this event please use the comments board below to facilitate this.
- Steve M.
- Simon O.
- Pippa
- 14 attendees
PROBLEMS WITH PAYPAL. Somehow our account had been 'upgraded' and PayPal are now adding a 'service charge' to our bookings. I am trying to get this reversed.
In the meantime, I am REFUNDING the SERVICE CHARGE as quickly as I can.
Please, don't be put off booking.
Get your week off to a good start with two hours of guided walking in attractive surroundings with pleasant company.
The focus is very much on getting to know your fellow walkers, fresh air and gentle exercise. Exercise, socialising and learning are three out of the five steps to mental wellbeing.
On these Walk and Talk sessions we simply stroll along and see what we come across in the way of wildlife, history, geography and geology. There is also plenty of time to chat about random stuff that comes up along the way.
For our stroll and chat this week we will be exploring the huge expanse of grassland and woodland known as Pur Down. We will consider the Dower House and we will be on the look out for spring flowers and butterflies.
This is a great opportunity to launch your week with a bit of leg stretching and some tongue wagging along the way.
A Walk in the Past is a friendly group where regulars and newcomers are always welcome. Our aim is to combine a good walk with pleasant company in historic landscapes.
- Steve M.
- Anne F.
- Philip
- 10 attendees
PROBLEMS WITH PAYPAL. Somehow our account had been 'upgraded' and PayPal are now adding a 'service charge' to our bookings. I am trying to get this reversed.
In the meantime, I am REFUNDING the SERVICE CHARGE as quickly as I can.
Please, don't be put off booking.
On a Sunday we take a traditional countryside walk in the historic landscapes surrounding Bath and Bristol.
This week we will be walking between six and seven miles to visit two delightful villages to the south of Bristol. Between Flax Bourton and Barrow Gurney there is an undulating wooded landscape that looks just perfect for an early summer walk.
A set of written notes will be emailed out to walkers after our walk. This will allow you to hold on to what you have picked up from our NEW WALK through this little walked area.
A Walk in the Past is a friendly group where regulars and newcomers are always welcome. Our aim is to combine a good walk with pleasant company in historic landscapes.
If you would like to lift share from Bath or Bristol for this event please use the comments board below to facilitate this.
- Steve M.
- 1 attendee
PROBLEMS WITH PAYPAL. Somehow our account had been 'upgraded' and PayPal are now adding a 'service charge' to our bookings. I am trying to get this reversed.
In the meantime, I am REFUNDING the SERVICE CHARGE as quickly as I can.
Please, don't be put off booking.
Get your week off to a good start with two hours of guided walking in attractive surroundings with pleasant company.
The focus is very much on getting to know your fellow walkers, fresh air and gentle exercise. Exercise, socialising and learning are three out of the five steps to mental wellbeing.
On these Walk and Talk sessions we simply stroll along and see what we come across in the way of wildlife, history, geography and geology. There is also plenty of time to chat about random stuff that comes up along the way.
In search of random bits of history this week we will be wandering around Ashton Gate and Southville. We will consider the Bonded Warehouses and The Cut and go in search of evidence of the Bristol Coalfield.
This is a great opportunity to launch your week with a bit of leg stretching and some tongue wagging along the way.
A Walk in the Past is a friendly group where regulars and newcomers are always welcome. Our aim is to combine a good walk with pleasant company in historic landscapes.
- Steve M.
- Philip
- Anne R.
- 5 attendees
Past events (507)
- Steve M.
- Andy E.
- Christine L
- 11 attendees
