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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 hilly walk from Bradford on Avon up to Winsley, and down to the canal, along the edge of Limpley Stoke and on to Freshford railway station (walkers could choose to leave the walk here if they wish).   The walk continues up through Freshford, to Friary, Iford and up to the edge of Westwood before returning to Bradford on Avon via Becky Addy Woods.

Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Start time:
11:20 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring a picnic lunch.

Registered Assistance dogs only.

Outward trains to Bradford on Avon:

From Bristol Temple Meads:  ETD 10.45,  ETA 11.18

From WEymouth ETD 09.30, ETA 11.16

Return trains from Bradford on Avon

To Bristol Temple Meads - frequent services

To Weymouth - 17.38

Most railway stations along the line do not have toilets, including Weymouth, so if needed, it is advisable to use the train toilets 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.mationalrail.co.uk, tel 03457 484950.

Whilst the walks are risk assessed, and may be changed at short notice if necessary, 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 for the walk. 

  

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 82495 60665
Nearest postcode:
BA15 1EF
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Start time:
11:20 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