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Severnside Group

Severnside Ramblers are an active, friendly bunch and always keen to welcome new walkers and visitors. Join us on a Friday Amble or a longer walk on a Sunday.

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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 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

Starting at the Water Tower on Clifton Downs we’ll cross the Downs before wandering through Sneed Park for a loop around Bishops Knoll Wood, Bennet’s Patch and White’s Paddock (where the Whales sculptures are) and Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve. We’ll then head back up to the Downs

 

Friday, 20 February 2026
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Lunch Arrangements: There will be a ‘bring your own’ coffee stop en route. The Downs Café and other cafes, pubs and restaurants near the Downs are available at the end of the walk

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 61199 82501
Nearest postcode:
BS32 9DS
what3words:
police.insist.sailor
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Aldi Bradley Stoke Donation for car share £1.60

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 57082 75017
Nearest postcode:
BS9 1FG
what3words:
stem.sorry.flesh
Start time:
10:00 am

The Downs Water Tower Please note that the Walk Leader will meet everyone at the start of the walk. There are public toilets on the Downs at the start of the walk. Free parking is available on the Downs.

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 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