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Wessex Wanderers Railway Walks

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Overview

Circular walk via Harbourside, Rownham Woods, across Suspension Bridge and return via Clifton, the lower slopes of Brandon Hill to City Centre and Castle Park then return to Temple Meads Station.

Mostly on hard surface but path up through Rownham Woods may be muddy.

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Start time:: 10:10 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Public conveniences en route. Please bring own drinks and snacks for refreshment breaks but there are possibilities for purchase.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No car needed
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 59701 72450
Nearest postcode:: BS1 6QQ
what3words:: paths.socket.muddy

Start time:: 10:10 am

Meet outside main exit from station, on the right as you exit, at top of Approach Road.

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