9:00 a.m. 2 Boot: River Avon Hills and Valleys (20s-30s)

Event Date: Sun 6 November 2016

12 miles / 19 km

Starting in Bradford on Avon we will head over hills towards Freshford, taking in Friary Wood. In Freshford we will follow the hillside round to Limpley Stoke where will enter woods to walk over to Monkton Combe. After which we will head over to Dundas Aquaduct where there will be a steep climb through Conkwell Woods, but when we are at the top it will be flat or downhill back to Bradford on Avon. In Bradford on Avon we will follow a zig zag route to a viewpoint before heading back to the carpark.

There are 4 hills and a few other short climbs here and there and may be muddy in places.

Please note the walk leader will not be at the meeting point in Bristol. Please text the walk leader when you leave St Mary Redcliffe and let him know how many cars are coming.

Bring Packed Lunch: Yes
Post Walk Beverage: Pub

Walk Leader: Matt B ( (Phone number removed) )
Car Share Meeting Point: St Mary Redcliffe car part at 09:00 am
Alternative Meeting Point: Bradford on Avon Train Station car park – Pay & Display at 09:45am. Note parking is free on Sundays but you must park in Zone B (Zone A has a 3 hour limit).
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Directions are as follows:

From St Mary Redcliffe car park:
Turn Left and head towards Temple Meads
At Temple Gate roundabouts follow signs for A4, Bath
Follow the A4 out of Bristol and along the dual carriageway around Keynsham
Follow the A4 through Saltford after a mile there is a roundabout next to a pub called the Globe take the 2nd exit signposted Combe Down.
Follow this road up and down hills and into Combe Down. Eventually you will get to a small roundabout. Take the first exit, go straight on through the next set of lights and straight over the next roundabout.
Keep going straight on past Sainsburys and straight on at the next double mini roundabout (follow sign for University). Go straight for about 3 miles. After a long straight length of road there will be a mini roundabout with a right turn. Turn right down a hill (known as Brassknocker hill) and down to a set of traffic lights at the bottom.
Turn right followed be a left at the traffic lights and follow (the B3108) the signs to Bradford on Avon. In Bradford on Avon turn right and follow signs to the train station at the bottom of the hill. I will meet you in the carpark.

This walk is in the past.

Group: 20s & 30s

Event Date:

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