09:30 1 Boot Ground hog day, Good Grief, the same Seven Miles in Saintly Bristol parks and woods Again? (Joint Walk)

Event Date: Sun 2 February 2025
Event Time: 09:30

This walk is in the past.

This Groundhog Day 2025, come join a repeat of the walk I lead last year.

Groundhog Day is an American movie starring Bill Murray, where he is trapped in the same day until he changes, and becomes the best version of himself. Let's repeat this walk, and see what changes have come from last year, the seasons have changed, I've changed, maybe you have too.

Groundhog day is also an American holiday where Punxsutawney Phil at Gobbler's knob traditionally comes out of his hole and forecasts winter. If he sees his shadow, we have 6 more weeks of winter, if not, we'll have an early Spring.

Starting in Front of Saint George's Library, this walk will take in parks, woods, and nature reserves of East Bristol. Featuring: St George's park. Avon view cemetery, Netham park, Saintt Annes's park, Nightingale valley, Saint Anne's Woods, Troopers hill, Conham river park, and Dundridge park.

The walk start location is easily accessible by foot, bicycle and bus. There's a car park in Chalks Road and on-street parking along surrounding roads.

Come join for change, a winter weather prediction, and/or just a good walk.

Bring packed lunch. Pub to finish.

Group: Joint
Walk Leader: Mark M.

Walk Grade: 1 Boot
Walk Length: 7 miles (3.5 hours )

Date: Sun 02 Feb 2025
Meet: 09:30 at St George's Library

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.

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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