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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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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A walk from Freshford to Bradford on Avon, via Iford, along the River Frome to Farleigh Castle, up (and it means 'up') to Westwood Manor and church before descending, with lovely views, to the River Avon and onto Bradford on Avon.

Hills, stiles, and possibly mud near the River Frome

Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Start time:
9:20 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Bring lunch

Registered assistance dogs only.

Outward trains to Freshford

From Bristol Temple Meads   ETD 08.43     ETA  09.10

From Weymouth  ETD 07.33    ETA  09.18

Return trains from Bradford on Avon

To Brsitol Temple Meads - frequent service

To Weymouth    14.34 

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

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

Whilst the walks are risk assessed, and may be changed at short notice if necessary, it is your responsibility to ensure your own personal health 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 79130 60366
Nearest postcode:
BA2 7WQ
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spring.falls.either
Start time:
9:20 am

meet outside station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
ST 82506 60675
Nearest postcode:
BA15 1EF
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branching.fizzle.oath
Estimated finish time:
2:00 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