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Wessex Wanderers Railway Walks

We are the Wessex Wanderers Railway Walks. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Stretch your legs by walking uphill from Bradford on Avon via Tory and beyond to the top of the town.  Its then an easy and flat walk around Ashley and Cumberwell Golf course.  Some lovely views en route. Depending on the weather, there are options to vary the length and route of the walk.

Wednesday, 7 August 2024
Start time:
11:20 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring picnic lunch.

Registered Assistance dogs only.

Outward trains from Bristol Temple Meads

Bristol Temple Meads ETD 10.45, ETA 11.18 (stops at Freshford and Avoncliff)

Weymouth ETD 09.30, ETA 11.16

Return trains from Bradford on Avon

To Bristol Temple Meads - frequent service

To Weymouth 16.36

Most railway stations along the line do not have toilets including Weymouth, so if needed, it is advisable to use the train toilets before alighting.

It is important to check travel updates before setting off to join a walk.  Go to www.gwr.com, or National Rail Enquiries, www.nationalrail.co.uk, tel 03457 484950

Whilst the walks are risk assessed an may be changed at short notice if necessary, for your own health and safety we recommend that you wear good walking boots /shoes, consider if you need trekking poles and bring sufficient food/drink for the walk. 

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 82495 60665
Nearest postcode:
BA15 1EF
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Start time:
11:20 am

Please meet outside station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking