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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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Overview

A walk visiting various parts of Freshford village, including the site of the old station and the weir, and stretching over to Pipestone.

Bring lunch and a drink

 

Saturday, 16 May 2026
Start time:
12:10 pm
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please check travel updates and train times before travelling.  Go to www.gwr.com or National Rail Enquiries - www.nationalrail.co.uk, Tel 0457 484950.

Train Times

To Limpley Stoke Railway station

From Bristol Temple Meads:    ETD 11:42,   ETA 12:09

From Weymouth:   ETD  09:30,   ETA:  12:01.

Return trains:

To Bristol Temple Meads:  15:59

To Weymouth:  16:31 

Should a train be delayed, the leader may, at their discretion, await its arrival up to a maximum of 20 minutes.  Walkers on a delayed train are encouraged to contact the leader, and should be aware that the walk may depart without them, in order to allow time to complete the route and be back for return trains.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 79129 60356
Nearest postcode:
BA2 7WQ
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Start time:
12:10 pm

Please meet at the 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 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