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We are the West Wiltshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Blow away the Christmas cobwebs and get some fresh air and exercise by joining me as we go up, down and round and round the olde worlde back streets (and some newer bits) of Frome. Trinity, Badcox, Welshmill, Rodden Meadow, and all of the parts that you’ve seen on TV will feature. As the public toilets in the Cattle Market car park have been closed, we will visit the Cheese and Grain twice to use their facilities. It would seem churlish not to visit their cafe while we are there, so a coffee stop will be included. The walk will consist of three loops, each ending in the town centre, so it can be shortened in the event of inclement weather. No mud (although Willow Vale is always “sticky” with constant puddles and fallen leaves turned to pulp), no stiles, some steps. Some hills; it is Frome after all! On paved roads and paths throughout, so sensible walking shoes should suffice.

Wednesday, 31 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.7km / 4.8mi
Ascent:
149.4m / 490ft
Type:
circular

The X34 bus from Trowbridge arrives in the Market Place at 09:40. Ask the walk leader for directions to the start (0.75 miles) when booking if required.Coffee stop at Cheese and Grain. Bring hot drink and snack if not planning to join in. Lots of cafes in Frome for lunch after the walk if desired.
Please text the walk leader to reserve a place on this walk.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US USING THE EMAIL BUTTON ABOVE

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 77108 48564
Nearest postcode:
BA11 3SA
what3words:
weep.intervals.system
Start time:
10:00 am

Park considerately on Whatcombe Road, Frome, BA11 3AS opposite Whatcombe Fields and meet near the lower turning to Upper Whatcombe.

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