Rail Ramble: Clifton Down to Bristol Temple Meads

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Overview

A walk through the best parts of Bristol starting from Clifton Down, going over and under the suspension bridge and following the docks back to the town centre.

Please register with walk leader Mike K. tel:07947 905511 in case of potential rail problems and for more information about tickets.

Meet at Cardiff Central station before 09:15 for 09:27 train to Bristol (check website in case the timetable changes beforehand). (Return tickets from Cardiff to Clifton Down).

Alternative meeting point at Temple Meads catching the 10:46 to Clifton Down (buy single ticket from Temple Meads).

Start walk from Clifton Down station BS8 2HH

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Finish at Bristol Temple Meads station

Walkers are asked to carry In Case of Emergency information, this might be on a card, key fob or on their smartphone.

Saturday, 26 October 2024

Meeting time:: 9:15 am
Start time:: 9:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 152.4m / 500ft
Type:: linear

Website:: https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local grade: C.

Route promoted by Railwalks.co.uk - see https://www.facebook.com/railwalks.co.uk

Features

Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:: ST 18155 75837
Nearest postcode:: CF10 1EP
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Meeting time:: 9:15 am

Cardiff Central station

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 57621 74093
Nearest postcode:: BS8 2HH
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Start time:: 9:15 am

Clifton Down station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: ST 59719 72410
Nearest postcode:: BS1 6QF
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Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Bristol Temple Meads station

Upcoming walks with Cardiff Group

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Distance:: 6.0 miles

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Distance:: 6.0 miles

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Distance:: 9.0 miles

Radyr and Fairwater

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Pentyrch via Radyr Golf Course

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Distance:: 8.0 miles

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The Garth

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Longwood Drive Circular

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Distance:: 8.0 miles

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.0 miles

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

Roath Park Circular

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Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 6.0 miles

Ogmore Forest

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 13.0 miles

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

Join now for just £3.58 per month