Flax Bourton, Bourton Combe and Backwell

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Overview

The walk is undulating initially, heading through Bourton Combe towards the Jubilee Stone for views and a coffee break (bring your own), before descending into Backwell. From there, the route is fairly level through fields and a shared cycle path to the finish.

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Parking at Flax Bourton village hall or on street on Old Weston Road.

Bus X1 from Bristol Bus Station at 09.14 to former Jubilee Inn, arriving at 09.37, then short walk to village hall.

Refreshments at farm shop/cafe after walk.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 51766 69453
Nearest postcode:: BS48 1UR
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Flax Bourton village hall.

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