Brunel Walking Group is for young(ish) people in the Bristol & Bath area who love getting outside on the weekend, enjoying our fantastic countryside and meeting like-minded people. You can find everything you need about us on this site.
About Us
Hello – if you’re New this is For You!
Wondering what Brunel Walking Group is all about?
Brunel is a thriving group with over 400 members and is part of The Ramblers charity. Our focus is on walking (obviously!) but we also put on lots of social events, including regular pub nights. Our walks range from easy Sunday strolls in the meadows around Bath to full-on yomps in the Brecon Beacons. We typically have several weekends away each year too.
We have two different programmes: one for members in their 20s and 30s (called “20s and 30s”) and another for our members aged in their 40s and 50s (called “Brunel Plus“) – many walks and socials are joint ones for both age groups. You’re welcome to come along on a walk or two before joining to see if you enjoy it – but we’re sure you will!
If you want to find out more, click here for the basics and here to find out how we grade our walks (so you can choose one suitable for you) and to help you know what you need to take. If you still have questions please email the committee at . Finally you can find us on Facebook too. Welcome to Brunel!
Cheers,
The Brunel Committee
Upcoming walks and events
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Fri 1 May 2026
18:00 Food Truck Friday at the Tobacco Factory (Joint Social Event)
Let's welcome to long bank holiday weekend with the first of this year's Food Truck Friday events at the Tobacco Factory. Non-members welcome at all our socials... Come and find out more about... Read more -
Wed 6 May 2026
18:30 1 Boot Failand Wednesday evening walk (Joint Walk)
Meet 18:30 at Ashton Hill Plantation Carpark on Belmont Hill B3129 Failand (What 3 words sober.faced.door)5.5 Mile walk (587ft of ascent) on footpaths and tracks around Failand Please wear suitable shoes as paths could be muddy. As this is an evening walk and daylight is limited the pace will be... Read more -
Sat 9 May 2026
08:55 3 Boot Blagdon Walk (Joint Walk)
Meet 08:55 at Portwall Lane Car Park (opp. St Mary Redcliffe)15 mile (2222ft/677m of ascent) walk around Blagdon and the Mendips with great views throughout the walk. Route will be a mixture of wide tracks, footpaths and quiet roads so please wear suitable... Read more -
Sun 10 May 2026
08:30 2 Boot Caerphilly Circuit (Joint Walk)
Meet 08:30 at The Watertower (Clifton)***This Walk Requires Booking. Max 16 people due to limited parking. Please message me to reserve a spot*** A circular route taking in Caerphilly Castle and Common, a section of the Rhymney Valley... Read more -
Wed 13 May 2026
18:30 1 Boot Goblin Combe Evening walk (Joint Walk)
Meet 18:30 at Goblin Combe Car Park off the A370 at Cleeve (What 3 Words: braved.shoulders.winemaker)5 mile (905ft of ascent) evening walk around Goblin Combe near Cleeve. Route follows footpaths through both Kings Wood and Goblin Combe with views from the cliff edge over the canopy. The route... Read more -
Wed 20 May 2026
18:30 1 Boot Clevedon Evening Walk (Joint Walk)
Meet 18:30 at Please use the parking along the seafront at Clevedon. Meet outside the pier at 18.30 sharp6.5 mile evening walk around the woods and coastline of Clevedon. Route follows the coast path towards Portishead before heading slightly inland to take in the views over Walton Combe and then... Read more -
Wed 27 May 2026
18:30 1 Boot Winford Evening Walk (Joint Walk)
Meet 18:30 at Outside the Prince of Waterloo Pub Winford, Bristol BS40 8EH5 ish mile evening walk around the village of Winford and then over to Felton. As this is an evening walk the pace will be brisker (around 3mph) so come prepared. Pub to finish if members so... Read more -
Thu 18 Jun 2026
Salcombe camping weekend 18-21 June
We are organising a camping weekend in Salcombe from 18-21 June. Full info and booking details will be in the February newsletter that is sent to Brunel members. If you are a Brunel member, please... Read more -
Thu 10 Sep 2026
North Cornwall Camping weekend 10-13 Sept
This north Cornwall camping weekend will be from Thursday evening 10th Sept to Sunday 13th Sept, with options for 2 or 3 nights and walks planned on Fri, Sat and Sun. Full info will be sent in the... Read more -
Thu 26 Nov 2026
Christmas Weekend Away 26th-29th November
Save the date for this year's Christmas away trip. Its from the 26th-29th November. More information about how to book will be provided in a newsletter nearer the time. If you are a Brunel... Read more -
Submit your own walk!
Our walk leaders are volunteers who love to share the beauty of the British countryside. Now we need new people to step up and provide more special memories for others - any member of Brunel can lead a walk. If you think you might be able to do so please fill in the form!
Key
20s & 30s: Walks and events aimed at members in their 20s and 30s More info
Brunel Plus: Walks and events aimed at members aged 40+ More info
Joint: Both 20s & 30s and Brunel Plus get together for these events.
1 Boot / 2 Boot / 3 Boot: Walking grade More info