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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.

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

Overview

We will walk from Keynsham through Abbey Park, following the river to Steel Mill Bridge, then walking to Abbey Wood green space, continuing to Charlton.  We then walk across fields to Queen Charlton, down the road to Chewton Keynsham, and follow the River Chew to Chewton Place and back to Keynsham.  

Saturday, 22 June 2024
Start time:
11:50 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring picnic lunch

Registered Assistance dogs only

Outward trains to Keynsham

From Bristol Temple Meads:  ETD 11.42, ETA 11.48

From Weymouth ETD 09.30, ETA 11.44

Return trains from Keynham:

To Bristol Temple Meads: 17.20

To Weymouth 17.11

Most railway stations along the line do not have toilets, including Weymouth.  If needed, it is advisable to use the toilets on the train 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, and may be changed at short notice, for your health and safety we recommend that you wear good walking boots/shoes, consider if you need trekking poles, and bring sufficient food/drink.     

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 65637 68884
Nearest postcode:
BS31 2BT
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Start time:
11:50 am

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