1 boot walk followed by the avon area agm 2024

Event Date: Sat 24 February 2024
Event Time: 10:30

This walk is in the past.

Brunel is one of eight groups which make up the Ramblers Avon Area. If you would like to find out more about Avon Area please come along to the walk and Area AGM.

It will start with a walk followed by a buffet lunch and then the AGM

Avon Ramblers Social and AGM Somerdale Pavilion, Keynsham BS31 2FF Saturday 24th February

10.30 am: four-mile circular walk Join members from our local Ramblers groups for a walk along some less-used and newly created paths in Keynsham.
Parking: for free parking at Somerdale Pavilion, Tiberius Way, BS31 2FF, please register your car on the tablet in reception. If the car park on the right is full, there is an overflow car park on the left (behind the green primary school building).
Meet: 10.20 am outside Somerdale Pavilion reception. (Toilets available inside). Arriving by train: train travellers can wait at Keynsham station and the walk will meet you there at approx. 10.40 am.
We will walk beside the rugby pitches, up over the motocross area and alongside the river. The route will be fairly level, except for a few steps, and one short, steep climb. There may be a little mud: walking boots or stout footwear are advisable, and walking poles may be useful if you have them. If you can, please bring a change of footwear for going indoors for the buffet and AGM. No need to book but walk leader Keith W (mobile: 07754 541169) can be contacted if you need more information.

12.30 pm: Buffet - The Terrace Suite, Somerdale Pavilion. Do come along to meet Ramblers from local groups, and to find out more about local and national Ramblers activities. No need to book. Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options provided and labelled.
Parking: please see the parking advice above.
Arriving by train: the Pavilion is 10 minutes walk from the station - take the tarmac path to The Chocolate Quarter and then turn left.

1.15 pm: Area AGM - The Terrace Suite, Somerdale Pavilion.
1.45 pm: Talk by Malcolm McDonnell, Ramblers trustee

Group: Joint

Walk Grade: 1 Boot
Walk Length: 4 miles

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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