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West Wiltshire Group

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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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
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Overview

A leisurely, fairly easy walk from the centre of Frome through both older and newer parts of the town and then across three fields (may contain cattle) to Rodden church. Returning via Styles Hill and the riverside path through Rodden Meadow, back to the town centre. A final one mile long, flat loop via West End can be omitted if desired or in the event of inclement weather. Several busy roads to be crossed (B3090, A3098, A362). No stiles, four kissing gates, two cattle grids with overgrown pedestrian gateways, one steep hill right at the start (Zion Path, avoidable if you just can’t face it!). Mostly paved paths and pavements. Walking shoes should be sufficient unless there has been heavy rain in the preceding days and weeks.  Bring snack and a drink, especially if weather is hot. Lots of cafes in Frome, e.g. Cheese and Grain, River House at Black Swan etc.

 

Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please TEXT the walk leader to book a place (preferred but not essential).

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US USING THE EMAIL BUTTON ABOVE

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 77750 48313
Nearest postcode:
BA11 1BE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet on the paved area outside Frome library, Market Yard, Frome, BA11 1BE. Park in Market Yard car park (£4 for four hours), North Parade long-stay car park (£2.20 for four hours) (both cash only (no change given) or pay using the Pay by Phone app), or on nearby streets where possible. The X34 bus from Melksham and Trowbridge arrives in Frome Market Place at 09:39. The D2 bus from Bath arrives at 09:11. The train from Bath, Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge and Westbury arrives at 09:03, allow 20 minutes to walk from the station. Toilets in the Market Yard car park and the Cheese and Grain.

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