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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.

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

Overview

Following a bus ride from Cam and Dursley Station (£5 charge), we walk back along canal and river banks, over Barrow Hill for the view, and then via Frampton's historic village green.

IMPORTANT - Please note that numbers on this walk are limited, and it is essential that you reserve a place by visiting the Dursley Welcomes Walkers festival website when it becomes active.    (https://festival.dursleywelcomeswalkers.org.uk)

 

Saturday, 4 October 2025
Start time:
9:40 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Please bring a packed lunch and drink.

Outward Trains to Cam and Dursley

Bristol Temple Meads  ETD 08.03     ETA 09.36

Return trains to Bristol Temple Meads:

Cam and Dursley  ETD 17.18 or 18.14

Please check train times before travelling.  Go to www.gwr.com or National Rail Enquiries https://www.nationalrail.co.uk.   Tel 03457 484950.   Most railway stations do not have toilet facilities, so it is advisable to use those on the train before alighting if needed.

Whilst the walks art risk assessed, and may be changed at short notice if necessary, it is your own responsibility to ensure your own personal heath and safety, by wearing appropriate footwear and clothing, and bringing sufficient food and drink with you.  

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 75297 02172
Nearest postcode:
GL11 5GR
what3words:
bracelet.turkeys.decompose
Start time:
9:40 am

Meet outside train station. A bus has been arranged to take walkers to the start of the walk (£5 per person)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SO 75295 02202
Nearest postcode:
GL11 5GR
what3words:
noisy.view.modem
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

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