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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

An undulating walk starting from Avoncliff and meandering through the Avon and Frome valleys to finish at Freshford.   May be muddy underfoot. 

Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Please bring picnic lunch

Registered assistance dogs only.

Outward trains to Avoncliff

From Bristol Temple Meads ETD 09.45  ETA 10.15

From Weymouth ETD 07.33 ETA 09.55 (ETA Bradford on Avon 09.14, ETD Bradford on Avon 09.52)

Please travel in front carriage to alight at Avoncliff.

We suggest that a return ticket is purchased to the furthest station from your departure station.

Return trains from Freshford

To Bristol Temple Meads  14.58

To Weymouth 14.12  (ETA Bradford on Avon 14.18, ETD Bradford on Avon 14.34)

Most railway stations along the line do not have toilets including Weymouth.  If needed, it is advisable to use the toilets on the train before alighting.

It is important to check travel updates before setting off to join a walk.  Go to www.gwr.com, or National Rail Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk, tel 03457 484950.

Whilst the walks are risk assessed and may change at short notice if necessary, for your health and safety we recommend that you wear good walking boots/shoes, consider if you need trekking poles, and bring sufficient food/drink for the walk.  

 

 

  

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 80445 60083
Nearest postcode:
BA15 2HB
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Start time:
10:15 am

Meet outside Avoncliff station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
ST 79130 60366
Nearest postcode:
BA2 7WQ
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Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

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