10:30 1 Boot Winscombe & Crook Peak (Brunel Plus walk)

Event Date: Sun 3 April 2022
Event Time: 10:30

This walk is in the past.

There's no need to book on to this walk.

We will start in the village of Winscombe and initially walk along the Strawberry Line. (This is a former railway line now maintained as a splendid traffic-free cycling and walking route by a certain charity, but the walk leader may be a little biased on this.) The route then takes us up on to Wavering Down and up to the top of Crook Peak. In fine weather, there are great views over the Somerset Levels. Our return to Winscombe takes us through woodland, orchards and fields.

It may be muddy, so please come prepared. There is also a bit of a climb up on to Wavering Down & Crook Peak.

We will meet in the centre of Winscombe where the Strawberry Line crosses Woodborough Road. BS25 1AQ is the best postcode to use.

For anyone wanting to use public transport to get to the walk start point, the Falcon Flyer from Bristol bus station stops on the A38 at Sidcot School from where it's a short walk into Winscombe village centre.

Bring packed lunch. Pub to finish.

Group: Brunel Plus
Walk Leader: Kirstie G.
Walk Co-leader: Nick S.

Walk Grade: 1 Boot
Walk Length: 7 miles (3.5-4 hours)

Date: Sun 03 Apr 2022
Meet: 10:30 at Winscombe village centre where the Strawberry Line crosses Woodborough Rd, BS25 1AQ.

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