Circuit of Bath returned for its 24th year!

sophiebarry6
2 days ago
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Updated: 21 hours ago

Our rain dances paid off and the walkers were met with beautiful sun soaked scenery across the 20 mile route.

The Circuit of Bath, now in its 24^th year, has become a much-loved fixture on the calendar and saw friends, families and colleagues traversing 20 miles of Bath’s spectacular but challenging countryside.

There was so much joy, so many smiles, and so many people determined to support Julian House, from walkers to volunteers.

More experienced walkers, many of whom take on the challenge each year, were joined by newcomers of all ages aiming to help homeless, at-risk and vulnerable people across the South West.

The clear skies allowed walkers to enjoy the stunning views from Little Solsbury Hill and Lansdown, as well as from Millennium Viewpoint in South Stoke. Over in Bathampton and Limpley Stoke, the George Inn and the Angelfish café provided a chance for walkers to get some much-needed sustenance, and residents in Woolley and Englishcombe laid on a dazzling array of cakes to keep morale high.

Jo Lumb with Event co-ordinator Rachel Avent

Jo Lumb who took on the challenge said “It’s a beautiful route, brilliantly organised with multiple start points. Expertly written directions, we were met at each checkpoint by cheerful volunteers and staff members. This challenging but achievable route is dog friendly, offered spectacular views, taking you around the outskirts of Bath, along canals and rivers, and through parts of the city. All of the other participants were friendly and every single one offered a smile and ‘hello’.”

We couldn’t host our charity events without the help of local businesses and communities who give their time and donations to ensure that this vital fundraiser ran smoothly.

Julian House would like to thank everyone who made the event possible including; our checkpoint volunteers Element Recruitment and Achieve Breakthrough as well as the 70 tireless volunteers, South West UK Virtual Lions Club, St Gregory’s School, Kingswood School, Bathscape, Cotswold National Landscape (whose volunteers help signpost the route), Wessex 4x4 Responders, George Inn in Bathampton, staff at the Canal Centre and the wonderful volunteers at Wooley and Oldfield School who hosted their own refreshment stalls.