09:00 2 Boot The Splendour of the Mendips- Newcomers Welcome! (Joint Walk)

Event Date: Sun 6 March 2022
Event Time: 09:00

This walk is in the past.

No need to book just turn up at the meeting point.

Meet at New Manor Farm Shop on the A368 - approx 30 mins drive from central Bristol.
http://newmanorfarmshop.co.uk/contact/
Please contact Becky if you will need a lift on the day.

If you are getting a lift remember your mask and something warm as the car windows will be open.

A walk with steep climbs -you will be rewarded with beautiful views- a good 2 boot but definitely Not for the feint hearted if you don't like hills!- If you like them on the other hand you will enjoy this walk.

We'll wind up a steep hill to views over Chew Magna and out towards the Welsh Hills. Moving on we will crack on through the green ( and muddy) fields of North Somerset. We'll cross foot bridges , muddy tracks ( Did I mention the mud?), through kissing gates and Bristol gates and over undulating pastures. Did I mention the hills?)
We'll stop for a picnic lunch and then head back down dale to Camely and a lovely 13th Century church and back up to Hinton Bluett and Prospect Stile with yet another splendid view. Another mud track and kissing gate will lead us across a muddy field to another view, then plunge down on a steep descent back down towards the farm.
By this stage you should be able to smell the scones waiting for us and a well-deserved cream tea .
7.5 mile walk about 4 to 4.5 hours walk .

Bring packed lunch. Cafe to finish.

Group: Joint
Walk Leader: Becky

Walk Grade: 2 Boot
Walk Length: 7.5 miles (4-5 hours )

Date: Sun 06 Mar 2022
Meet: 09:00 at Portwall Lane Car Park (opp. St Mary Redcliffe)

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: 09:45 at Meet at New Manor Farm Shop on the A368

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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