Do you love walking in the Bath countryside? Are you looking for a long-term, flexible volunteer role that only requires a few hours a month? We’re looking for a volunteer to join the Circuit of Bath (CoB) Rangers. Cotswolds National Landscape has worked with Bathscape to permanently way mark this fantastic walking route in both directions as well as create walking guides so it can be walked at any time of year, and in sections. You will be joining this team as a CoB Ranger.
We’re looking for a Circuit of Bath Ranger to support the section from Newbridge to Lansdown. CoB Rangers play a vital role in looking after this route by looking after a section 3-5miles long to enable people to walk it safely.
Depending on your patch requirements will vary but the role is likely to include elements of:
- Path clearance (particularly in the summer)– cutting back vegetation with secateurs, removing minor obstacles such as fallen branches, litter picking
- Keeping an eye out for floods, fallen trees, mud, crops, barbed wire and even gas guns.
- Monitoring bridges, stiles and gates – report immediately any dangerous bridge over a stream or river, as this will be a priority for the Rights of Way teams. Clear undergrowth and overgrowth regularly, and report any tree that is blocking the path.
- Replacing damaged or missing waymarks
- Reporting damaged or missing fingerposts.
- Looking out for diversion orders and notices.
- Taking photos of any larger projects that would require a work party
If you would like to find out more about this role please visit https://www.cotswolds-nl.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/cotswold-voluntary-wardens/warden-application/ . If you would like to find out more about the role or have any questions please email nicole.daw@cotswolds-nl.org.uk, or telephone Nicole (Tues-Thurs) on 07725 601943
