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Overview

Walk description: Starting from Portbury we follow a circular route to Failand and back using footpaths, tracks and short stretches of quiet country lanes.

There should still be some autumn colour, notably from the beech trees.

Our lunch stop will be at Failand where there will be an opportunity for those who wish to visit the Failand Inn.

Sunday, 9 November 2025
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.5km / 10.3mi
Ascent:
444m / 1457ft
Type:
circular

There are a number of stiles in the earlier part of the walk

Please be aware of the usual seasonal hazards of fallen leaves concealing tree roots and loose stones and some short stretches of slippery mud.

 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 57173 74936
Nearest postcode:
BS9 1FG
what3words:
curl.froth.always
Meeting time:
8:30 am

WATER TOWER ON CLIFTON DOWN

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 49864 75279
Nearest postcode:
BS20 7TJ
what3words:
soggy.silently.rounds
Start time:
9:00 am

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