09:15 1 Boot Sand Bay & Sand Point (Joint Walk)

Event Date: Sat 31 January 2026
Event Time: 09:15

This walk is in the past.

A fairly gentle walk taking in open fields, downland and the beach at Sand Bay; on a clear day, there will be excellent views. We will make our way out of Kewstoke through open fields, across the levels and through a heritage orchard (first opportunity to see goats!). This section of the walk is likely to be wet and muddy underfoot so waterproof boots or waterproof socks are recommended.

We will stop off at the remains of Woodspring Priory before joining the coast path (second opportunity to see goats!), following the downland of Middle Hope all the way to Sand Point, a natural pier into the Bristol Channel. We will then head off Sand Point (via the trig point) and make our way back to the cars along the beach at Sand Bay. The section along Middle Hope is more undulating but there is nothing too prolonged or steep; in places, the terrain is rocky and uneven.

Please come prepared with warm layers (it can get breezy along the coastal section), hat/gloves, waterproofs, something to sit on when we stop, food and water. Please car share if possible but please note the walk leader will not be at the Water Tower to organise car shares.

Car Park - £3 all day (coins only)
Public Toilets on the way out of Kewstoke - 30p (coins only)

Bring packed lunch. Cafe to finish.

Group: Joint
Walk Leader: Jenny N.

Walk Grade: 1 Boot
Walk Length: 8 miles (4hrs)

Date: Sat 31 Jan 2026
Meet: 09:15 at The Watertower (Clifton)
If you would be prepared to organise car shares on the day at the meeting point, please contact the walk leader.

If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car.

Alternative meeting point: 10:00 at Sand Bay (Beach Road) Car Park, Kewstoke BS22 9SE

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How do I join the walk?

Unless stated on the walk page, there is no need to sign up to join a walk. You’re very welcome to try out 1 or 2 walks before you join, but we do insist that after that you join the Brunel Walking Group.

On many walks you can just turn up at the meeting point where we will share lifts to the start of the walk. It’s OK if you don’t drive – we normally have enough drivers who are able to give lifts. Some walks you will need to make your way to walk start or you can post on our facebook group to ask if you can share a lift there. 

If sharing lifts passengers are expected to contribute towards petrol costs. Please bring coins or be prepared to make a bank transfer. As a guide, 30p/mile shared by everyone in the car. 

How do I know what to bring? And am I fit enough?

We provide a full recommended kit list here.  Please do bring water, a rainproof jacket, walking trousers (or similar) and walking shoes/boots – avoid jeans and trainers.

Walks are graded as either 1 boot, 2 boot or 3 boot.  Read more about choosing the right walk for your fitness level here,

About Brunel Walking Group

Brunel Walking Group is for young(ish) people in the Bristol and Bath area who love the countryside and like to get outside on a weekend. All of our walk leaders and committee members are volunteers, dedicated to sharing our fantastic countryside with others.  Read more on our FAQs page