Frenchay and Stapleton (B)

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Overview

A walk from Frenchay to Stapleton. We go over Frenchay Common, then through Oldbury Court to Blackberry Hill and Wickham Bridge. We then climb to Stapleton. We return past Snuff Mills and along the River Frome.

Saturday, 8 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

There will be a coffee stop with toilets and a drink kiosk.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 63907 77303
Nearest postcode:: BS16 1NA
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Start time:: 10:00 am

We start outside the White Lion in Frenchay . There is a small car park on Pearces Lane and some roadside parking nearby.

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