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A pleasant walk up the Avon, into Shirehampton, then up to Kings Weston Down where we can break for coffee at the house. We’ll then walk towards the Avon, get some fine views over Horseshoe Bend and return to Shirehampton. It’s mostly through green areas, apart from a short walk through Shirehampton along the pavements. Much of the walk is surfaced but some stretches are along grass and two stretches can be muddy if we have a lot of wet weather. There is one steep, stepped climb up onto Kingsweston Down.
We'll start and finish by the Lamplighters Pub in Shirehampton. No lunch is organised. However I’m sure the Lamplighters would welcome anyone who wanted to eat there. Bring your own refreshments - we'll have a break halfway.
Explorer Map 154. We shall start outside the Lamplighters Pub, at the end of Station Road, Shirehampton. It’s past the station. For those driving: There are parking spaces outside the pub, or on Station Road leading to it. Station Road is a left hand turning off the Portway, signposted to the station. It’s just after a bridge that goes over the Portway. For those coming by train, alight at Shirehampton Station. For those coming by bus, there’s a stop on the Portway and walk down Station Road (5 mins), or go to the Park & Ride and walk back to the start from there (15 mins).
