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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

A walk thorough Abbotts Wood, following the river to Steel Mill Bridge.  Up to the estate into Abbey Park green space, and continuing to Charlton, across fields to Queen Charlton and then onto Chewton Keynsham, and following the River Chew to Chewton Place and back to Keynsham 

Saturday, 17 May 2025
Start time:
9:55 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring picnic lunch

Well behaved dogs on leads welcome

outward trains to Keynsham:

Bristol Temple Meads    ETD   09:45     ETA 09:51

Weymouth   ETD  07:33      ETA 09:40

Return trains from Keynsham:

To Bristol Temple Meads:  ETD   15:41

To Weymouth   ETD    16:11

Most railway stations do not have toilet facilities, so it is advisable to use those on the train before alighting if needed.

Please check train times before travelling - go to www.gwr.com, or National Rail Enquiries, https://www.national.rail.co.uk, Tel 03457 484950

Whilst the walks are risk assessed and may be changed at short notice if needed, it is your 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:
ST 65625 68907
Nearest postcode:
BS31 2BT
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Start time:
9:55 am

Meet outside station

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