Event Date: Sun 13 March 2016
Event Time: 9:00am
The first and longer of our figure of eight loops takes us to the west of Tintern, onto higher ground, up to Gaer Hill and through woods back to Tintern. We then take a shorter loop to the east of the river. This includes a short distance along the river and part of the Offa’s Dyke path. Weather permitting there’ll be great views over the Severn estuary, across valleys and the river. There’s about 250m of ascent in each loop; unsurprisingly it’s muddy in places.
Bring packed lunch. Pub to finish.
Meet: 9.00am at Aldi/Pizza Hut, Bradley Stoke. Or meet at 9.45am at the Lower Wireworks car park in Tintern. This is slightly to the west of Tintern, as you come into the village from the south, you pass the abbey on the right, then turn left at the Royal George Hotel where the car park is signposted. It’s about 400m up this road. Grid ref SO (Phone number removed)
Leader: Ian (Phone number removed)
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
