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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Sun 4 Oct 2026
09:00 2 Boot Burnham Beach & Brent Knoll (Joint Walk)
Meet 09:00 at The Watertower (Clifton)12 mile mostly flat walk from Burnham on Sea passing Berrow Dunes Nature Reserve along the coast before crossing the countryside to ascend Brent Knoll (134m) at about 2/3 the walk, which due to... Read more -
Sun 11 Oct 2026
09:30 2 Boot Opposite horseshoe – Cefn Cwm Llwch, Pen y Fan, Cribyn, Bryn Teg circular (Joint Walk)
Meet 09:30 at The Watertower (Clifton)What is the opposite of a horseshoe? Still a horseshoe. This walk, not to be confused with the classic Brecon Beacons horseshoe loop, approaches Pen Y Fan from the north. Starting from the Ffrwdgrech... Read more -
Fri 23 Oct 2026
AGM 2026
Join us for this year’s AGM! 🎉 Come and see what we’ve achieved over the past year, plus a look at all the exciting work happening behind the scenes. It’s your chance to ask questions,... Read more -
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Beacons Way Part 3 – Placeholder
This is a placeholder. Full event details will be uploaded in the next few weeks. Read more -
Sun 25 Oct 2026
09:30 1 Boot Crook Peak Circular (Joint Walk)
Meet 09:30 at Outside Woodborough Inn (Sandford Road Car Park is opposite)A circular walk from Winscombe taking in Crompton Bishop, Crook Peak and Wavering Down. Although a 1 boot walk, the climb to top of Crook Peak involves 191m of ascent. This will be taken at a... Read more -
Tue 27 Oct 2026
19:30 Ocean Film Festival World Tour (Joint Social Event)
Climb aboard for a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour features a new collection of the world’s most incredible ocean films! Brought to you by the team behind the Banff... Read more -
Sat 31 Oct 2026
08:30 2 Boot East Mendip Way Spooktacular (Joint Walk)
Meet 08:30 at Portwall Lane Car Park (opp. St Mary Redcliffe)Join in for a halloween walk special at the far end of the Mendip Way (I planning on a few more East to West), were we can circle around some aptly named terrain features suitable for the day! We... Read more -
Sun 1 Nov 2026
08:20 3 Boot Brockweir to Redbrook – Wye Valley Loop (Joint Walk)
Meet 08:20 at The Watertower (Clifton)14 Mile (2047ft of ascent) loop starting in Brockweir where we follow the River Wye for a few miles before ascending through Bigsweir and Cadora Nature Reserves to Lower Redbrock. We return on the... Read more -
Sat 7 Nov 2026
08:30 2 Boot Golbin Combe and the 2 Rivers Way (Joint Walk)
Meet 08:30 at The Watertower (Clifton)11 mile (1241ft of Ascent) walk starting in Goblin Combe where we head along the cliffs with fine views over the treetops. Passing the odd goat or two. We then loop around Wrington Hill and descend... 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