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 20 Feb 2026
18:45 1 Boot Bristol Light Festival Walk & Social – Full Details TBC (20s & 30s Walk)
Meet 18:45 at Outside Pizzarova, Park SteetPlaceholder. Full details Tbc. This is a short 1 boot walk (approx 5km) taking in the whole of the Bristol Light Festival. Meeting outside Pizzarova on Park Street next to College Green at 18.45,... Read more -
Sat 28 Feb 2026
20:00 Brunel Posh Night (Joint Social Event)
Join Brunel for the now infamous 'Posh Night' at Bristol's Lost and Found on Clifton Triangle (85 Queens Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1QS). Leave your walking gear at home, this is an opportunity to... Read more -
Sun 8 Mar 2026
15:15 Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition (Brunel Plus Social Event)
Join Brunel at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery (Queens Rd, Bristol, BS8 1RL). Meet outside the museum at 15:15. Please buy your own ticket for the... Read more -
Thu 26 Mar 2026
19:10 Banff Film Festival (Brunel Plus Social Event)
Join Brunel for the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour (Blue Programme). Meet outside the Victoria Rooms, University of Bristol, Queens Road Bristol BS8 1SA at 19:10. Please buy your ticket... Read more -
Fri 27 Mar 2026
Banff Film Festival (20s & 30s Social Event)
Join for an evening watching the Banff film festival! The brand new line up filled with short films packed with extreme journeys, intriguing characters and stunning cinematography made by the... 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 -
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