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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.

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Overview

a totter past at least 30 historic, mostly small, real ale pubs, a few churches, including St Mary's Redcliffe and the cathedral, and a few other historic buildings of interest. 

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Start time:
9:50 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Picnic lunch - either bring your own, or there is the possibility of visiting one of the pubs, a cafe, or purchasing a take-away.

Registered assistance dogs only.

Outward train to Bristol Temple Meads

Weymouth ETD 07:33     ETA 9.50

Return to Weymouth   16:03

Please check train times before travelling. Go to www.gwr.com, or National Rail Enquiries (www.nationalrail.co.uk, tel 03457 484950)

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

Leader can be contacted on 0779 699 848, on day of walk only please.

Whilst the walks are risk assessed, and may be changed at short notice, it is your responsibility to ensure your own personal safety.  Please ensure you wear appropriate footwear and clothing and bring sufficient food and drink with you.   Further information can be found on the Wessex Railway walks website. 

 

 

 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 59713 72454
Nearest postcode:
BS1 6QF
what3words:
ranch.switch.vouch
Start time:
9:50 am

Meet outside front entrance of the station. Walk will commence after the arrival of the train from Weymouth

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