We are the Bristol Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Graham S.
A return to this short, scenic, interesting, circular walk full of history down the ages and spectacular views over the River Severn. We shall walk along the Welsh Coast Path close to the Prince Of Wales Bridge and look over towards Avonmouth and Bristol from the Gwent levels. And there's a new improved end to the walk! We shall return on a section of the new 'Dinham Railway' footpath/ cycleway.
The walk passes a neolithic long barrow, an Iron Age and subsequently Roman fort, a Norman castle and Victorian and Twentieth Century engineering.
We start at the magnificent Caldicot Castle which is well worth time to explore before or after the walk. There's a small cafe for drinks, cakes and ice creams but it does not serve lunch - sandwiches, salads etc. Or the Castle Inn is nearby too.
The walk is almost flat throughout and is easy walking. One section across fields is likely to be muddy,
There's a free car park at Caldicot Castle and Country Park, on the edge of Caldicot. On entering the park follow the road ahead and park opposite the castle entrance by the toilets. If the top gate happens to be locked, park in the first car park on the left. We'll start walking from the castle entrance. Caldicot Station is a 1 hr journey from Bristol Temple Meads. It is then a 25 minute walk to the Castle. Alternatively Severn Tunnel Junction station is a 25 minute journey and it is then a 50 minute walk to the Castle.
