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We are the Bristol 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

Overview

We start in Chew Magna,  take in the lake, Stanton Drew standing stones for a tea break, then onto the best beer garden in the West at Pensford. Afternoon brings a steady climb to Maes Knoll Hillfort.

Sunday, 1 March 2026
Meeting time:
7:55 am
Start time:
8:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:
304.8m / 1000ft
Type:
circular

OS Maps used: Explorer 155. NB finish time is approximate

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 58018 73587
Nearest postcode:
BS8 1TZ
what3words:
brands.ritual.lands
Meeting time:
7:55 am

Meet at Priory Road, BS8 1TZ for lift sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 57609 63129
Nearest postcode:
BS40 8SL
what3words:
surely.harmlessly.installs
Start time:
8:30 am

Free Car Park behind the Pelican pub in Chew Magna. If the car park is full, park on adjoining roads.

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