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Stepping Forward programmeMarch - June 2016
www.southglos.gov.uk/steppingforward
For further information visit www.southglos.gov.uk/walkingPlease see “Walking for Health” programme for shorter walks
This programme can be viewed or downloaded at www.southglos.gov.uk/steppingforward. If you have access to a computer please help us to save paper by considering this.
We hope you enjoy this fourth edition of our ‘Stepping Forward’ walks programme. Please note that although your volunteer walk leaders are fully trained and insured, you do walk at your own risk. Dogs are welcome unless otherwise stated. Please keep them on a lead.
To find out about longer walks with other groups, please use the Ramblers’ ‘find a group to walk with’ service:
www.ramblers.org.uk/ go-walking/find-a-group
New Volunteers
If any of you are contemplating helping out with walks as well as being a walker you are always more than welcome to contact me and have a chat about what it means to be a walk volunteer. Remember you don’t have to commit to leading a walk, but could help out as a middle marker or back marker. Tel: 01454 868006 Email: [email protected]
You can simply turn up to our walks – no need to book, no need to let us know if you can’t make it. Please use the mobile phone to check a walk is happening if there is bad weather, or if you require more details.
Stepping forward...
How does this programme work?This programme covers the whole of South Gloucestershire, so in order to make it easier to find the walks you want to undertake we have given them a key. In the top left-hand corner of each walk you will see some initials:
FPS Filton, Patchway and the Stokes
FC Frampton Cotterell
SYD Sodbury, Yate and Dodington
T Thornbury
In addition to these initials we also have a key to help you identify if a walk is suitable for you:
Uneven ground
Steps
Stile(s)
Buggy friendly
Wheelchairs welcome
Toilets
Drinks available
Phone numbers/Group mobiles
Group Mobile Number
Filton/Patchway/Stoke 07724627107Thornbury 07724627104Frampton 07840237733
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Friday 4th MarchOld Down 4 miles 11:00am
Old Down Cricket Club, Olveston Sports and Social Club, Alveston Road, Old Down BS32 4PF 622 Mostly off road walk exploring quiet lanes, fields and paths.Steep sections are included and this walk can get very muddy if recently rained. Not suitable for people new to exercise. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day.
FPS
Monday 7th MarchRiver Frome to Eastville3 miles 11:00am
Snuff Mills Car Park, River View, off Broomhill Road, Stapleton BS16 1DL
5, 13, 48A, 81
A walk from Snuff Mills to Eastville Park and back along the Frome. One gentle slope and some steps. Refreshments available in Snuff Mills car park café.
FC
Tuesday 8th MarchBitterwell Lake & Ram Hill Lanes & Tracks 3.5 miles 10.30am
Miners Village Hall, Badminton Road, Coalpit Heath BS36 2QB
46, 47, 86
Pleasant walk with a particularly pretty section beside golf course. Footpaths, country lanes, old Dramway & relics of a coalmining era. Park on right in car park. Can be muddy so sturdy footwear advised. Diversion for buggies to avoid stile & mud.
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Friday 11th MarchThornbury4 miles 11.00am
Thornbury Leisure Centre Car Park, Alveston Hill, Thornbury BS35 3JB
77, 78, 79, 614, 622
A range of rural walks exploring the local area, may include woodlands, fields and country lanes. May include steep sections. Will be muddy if it has recently been wet. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day.
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FPS
Monday 14th MarchHarry Gifford 3.5 miles 11:00am
Sainsbury’s car park, Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford BS34 8SS
18, 73, 81, 319, 501, 502, 625, X5, X18
A great walk around Stoke Gifford and Harry Stoke, incorporating footpaths, quiet streets and fields. Some uneven ground. May be muddy when wet. No dogs. Refreshment available in Sainsbury's Café.
T
Friday 18th MarchOldbury on Severn4 miles 11:00am
The Anchor Inn, Church Road, Oldbury on Severn BS35 1QA
No direct buses on this day
Rural walks exploring local area & quiet country lanes and River Severn. Lasts approximately 2 hours. May include steep sections. Will be muddy if it has recently been wet. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day. Pub available for refreshments and toilets after the walk.
SYD
Friday 18th MarchYate Rocks3.25 miles 10.30am
The Brimsham Park PH car park, Lark Rise, Yate BS37 7PJ X46
This mostly off-road walk exploring quiet lanes and footpaths to the north-east of Yate including a detour to explore the pretty Yate Rocks area (weather permitting). May be muddy if it has recently rained.
FPS
Monday 21st MarchPatchway to Almondsbury via Catty Brook3.5 miles 11:00am
Coniston Community Centre, Coniston Road, Patchway BS34 2AB 75, 625
An energetic walk with lovely views.Some steep sections and uneven ground. May be muddy when wet. Refreshments available in Brooks Community Café.
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Wednesday 23rd MarchDaffodils beside the Frome 3.6 miles 10:30am
St Peter's Church, Church Road, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2AB
46, 81, 82
An enjoyable rural walk including the Easy Access part of the Frome Valley Walkway. Mostly flat. Park in Mill Lane beside the Church (when full, use pub car park). Sturdy footwear advisable.
FPS
Monday 28th MarchSims Hill & Purdown3.5 miles 11:00am
Sainsbury’s car park, Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford BS34 8SS
18, 73, 81, 319, 501, 502, 625, X5, X18
A walk through Sims Hill Woods to Stoke Park and back via Hermitage & Barn Woods.
Some slopes and uneven ground. May be muddy when wet. Refreshments available in Sainsbury's Café. T
T
Friday 1st AprilThornbury4 miles 11:00am
Thornbury Leisure Centre car park, Alveston Hill, Thornbury BS35 3JB 77, 78, 79, 614, 622
A range of rural walks exploring the local area, may include woodlands, fields and country lanes. May include steep sections. Will be muddy if it has recently been wet. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day. Toilets available at Leisure Centre.
FPS
Monday 4th AprilBlaise Castle to Kings Weston House3.5 miles 11:00am
Blaise Castle car park, Kingsweston Road, Lawrence Weston BS10 7QS 3, 4, 18
An off road walk through the Blaise Estate and around Kings Weston House.A steep section and some uneven ground. May be muddy when wet. Refreshments available in Blaise car park café. Toilets also.T
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Friday 8th AprilTytherington 4 miles 11:00am
The Swan Inn, Duck Street, Tytherington GL12 8QB 622
Rural walks exploring the local woodland & quiet country lanes. Lasts approximately 2 hours. May include steep sections. Will be muddy if it has recently been wet. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day. Pub available for refreshments and toilets after the walk.
SYD
Friday 8th AprilEngine Common 3.25 miles 10.30am
Codrington Arms PH, North Road, Yate BS37 7LG 622,X46
This walk explores little known parts of North Yate taking in meadows, old colliery workings and pathways.Parking available in pub car park.May be a bit muddy in places if it has recently rained. The pub opens at 12pm, no access to toilets before.
FPS
Monday 11th AprilPatchway & Over2.5 miles 11:00am
Coniston Community Centre, Coniston Road, Patchway BS34 5LP
76, 625
A circular walk from Patchway via Cattybrook and Over. Several steep sections and uneven ground. May be muddy when wet. Refreshments available in Brooks Community Café.
FC
Tuesday 12th AprilDaffs & Iron Acton Fields 4 miles 10:30am
Opposite Gingerbread Man café, Frampton Cotterell. On corner of Church Rd & Frampton End Road, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2JX
81, 82
Attractive rural walk past daffs to fields, woods and country lanes. Wonderful views across the pretty Frome Valley.Park in Frampton End Road.Sturdy footwear advised.
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Friday 15th AprilThornbury 4 miles 11:00am
Outside The Ship Inn, Thornbury Road, Alveston BS35 3LL
77, 78, 79, 87, 614
A range of rural walks exploring the local area, may include woodlands, fields and country lanes. Parking available in pub car park. May include steep sections. Will be muddy if it has recently been wet. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day. Pub available for refreshments and toilets after the walk.
FPS
Monday 18th AprilEllens Wood 3 miles 11:00am
Lower Knowle Farmyard (the famyard is easy to miss but is close to some large conifers) Monmouth Hill, Lower Almondsbury BS32 4ES
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A circular walk through Ellens Wood, parts of Lower Almondsbury and Catbrain Wood. A steep section and some uneven ground. May be muddy when wet. NB no facilities.T
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Friday 22nd AprilThornbury 4 miles 11:00am
Thornbury Leisure Centre Car Park, Alveston Hill BS35 3JB
77, 78, 79, 614, 622
A range of rural walks exploring the local area, may inclue fields and country lanes. May include steep sections. Will be muddy if it has recently been wet. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day. Toilets available at Leisure Centre.
FPS
Monday 25th AprilSevern Beach 4 miles 11:00am
Shops on Beach Road, Severn Beach BS35 4PQ 625
A circular walk incorporating lanes, bridle ways and parts of the Severn Way.Some uneven ground. May be muddy when wet. Refreshments available in local shops. Public toilets.F
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Wednesday 27th AprilFrog Lane, Fields & Bluebell Woods 3.5 miles 10:30am
Badminton Arms, Badminton Road, Coalpit Heath BS36 2KJ
46, 47, 86
A beautiful rural walk including a picturesque old railway track. Visit Ram Hill Colliery remains. Park in far corner of pub car park. Can be muddy and slippery after rain so sturdy footwear advised. Please NO dogs due to cattle.
T
Friday 29th AprilOld Down 4 miles 11.00am
Old Down Cricket Club, Olveston Sports and Social Club, Alveston Road, Old Down BS32 4PF
622 Mostly off road walk exploring quiet lanes, fields and paths. Steep sections are included and this walk can get very muddy if recently rained. Not suitable for people new to exercise. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day.T
SYD
Friday 29th AprilKingsgate/Stanshawes3.25miles 10.30am
Outside the Pop Inn Café, West Walk, Yate Shopping Centre BS37 4AX
41, 46, X46, 47, X47, X49, 81, 82, 84, 86, 202, 620, 622
This walk follows peaceful routes through Kingsgate Park and the Frome Valley Walkway. May be a bit muddy in places if it has recently rained. Parking available in shopping centre car parks.
T
Friday 6th MayLittleton-on-Severn4 miles 11:00am
Outside The White Hart PH, The village, Littleton-on-Severn BS35 1NR
No direct buses
Rural walks exploring the local area. May include woodlands, quiet country lanes and River Severn. Lasts approximately 2 hours. May include steep sections. Will be muddy if it has recently been wet. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day. Pub available for refreshments and toilets after the walk.
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SYD
Friday 6th MayChipping Sodbury Golf Course 3 miles 10.30am
The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury RFC, Wickwar Road, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6BH
82, 84
The route takes you through the Golf Course and some lovely countryside north of Chipping Sodbury. Lots of cafes available nearby for drinks or lunch.
FPS
Monday 9th MayDuchess Park Woodland Wander3.5 miles 11:00am
Sainsbury’s car park, Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford BS34 8SS
18, 73, 81, 319, 501, 502, 625, X5, X18
A walk through residential streets, Splatts Abbey, Long and Hermitage Woods.Uneven ground. May be muddy when wet. Refreshments available in Sainsburys café.
FC
Tuesday 10th MayMayshill3 miles 10:30am
Opposite Gingerbreadman café, Frampton Cotterell, On corner of Church Rd & Frampton End Road, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2JX
81, 82
Great walk via Mayshill hamlet, fields and lanes. Park in Frampton End Road.
T
Friday 13th MayThornbury 4 miles 11:00am
Outside The Ship Inn, Thornbury Road, Alveston BS35 3 LL
77, 78, 79, 87, 614
Rural walks exploring the local area. May include woodlands, quiet country lanes and River Severn. Lasts approximately 2 hours. Parking available in pub car park. May include steep sections. Will be muddy if it has recently been wet. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day. Pub available for refreshments and toilets after the walk.D
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SYD
Friday 13th MayWest Yate and Frome Valley Walkway 3.5 miles 10.30am
Morrisons Supermarket, Station Road, Yate BS37 5PW
47, X47, X49, 81, 82, 86, 622
A scenic walk along river paths, visiting Goose Green Fields Nature Area, Broad Lane Cycleway, Rectory Close Green and St. Mary’s Church.
FPS
Monday 16th MayThrough the woods3.5 miles 11:00am
Sainsbury’s car park, Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford BS34 8SS
18, 73, 81, 319, 501, 502, 625, X5, X18
We take the UWE path through Long and Hermitage Woods, exploring Purdown and Duchess Pond en route.Some steep sections and uneven ground. May be muddy when wet. Refreshments available in Sainsburys café. T
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Friday 20th MayThornbury 4 miles 11:00am
Thornbury Leisure Centre car park, Alveston Hill, Thornbury BS35 3JB
77, 78, 79, 614, 622
A range of rural walks exploring the local area, may include woodlands, fields and country lanes.May include steep sections. Will be muddy if it has recently been wet. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day. Toilets available at Leisure Centre.
SYD
Friday 20th MayEngine Common 1.6 miles 10.30am
The Codrington Arms, 261 North Road, Yate BS37 7LG
622, X46
Exploring some of the quiet lanes in and around Engine Common. Refreshments available at pub after walk.
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FPS
Monday 23rd MayAlmondsbury, Hortham & Rudegway4.3 miles 11:00am
The Swan Hotel, Gloucester Road, Almondsbury BS32 4AA
77, 78, 79
A circular walk through Almondsbury, Hortham and Rudgeway using fields, lanes, woodland and a section of the A38. Some uneven ground. May be muddy when wet. Refreshments available in the Swan Hotel.
FC
Tuesday 24th MayBury Hill Fort3 miles 10:30am
Golden Heart Pub, In Down Road, just off A432, Kendleshire BS36 1AU
47, X47
Interesting rural walk with varied scenery in woodland, Frome Valley Walkway past Damsons Bridge, pretty lanes and fields. There are 4 stiles and 32 steps plus an optional section with steep slope & steps to Bury Hill Fort. Park at bottom of pub car park. Can be very muddy and slippery after rain so sturdy footwear advised.
T
Friday 27th MayOldbury on Severn4 miles 11:00am
The Anchor Inn, Church Road, Oldbury on Severn BS35 1QA
No direct buses on this day
Rural walks exploring local area & quiet country lanes and River Severn. Lasts approximately 2 hours. May include steep sections. Will be muddy if it has recently been wet. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day. Pub available for refreshments and toilets after the walk.
T
Friday 3rd JuneTytherington4 miles 11:00am
The Swan Inn, Duck Street, Tytherington GL12 8QB
622
Rural walks exploring the local woodland & quiet country lanes. Lasts approximately 2 hours. May include steep sections. Will be muddy if it has recently been wet. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day. Pub available for refreshments and toilets after the walk.
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FPS
Monday 6th JuneFilton Airfield4 miles 11:00am
Burger King Car Park, The Venue, Merlin Road, Cribbs Causeway BS10 7SR 1, 2, 3, 4, 76
A surprisingly rural walk around the former airfield and old Charlton Village. Some slopes and uneven ground. May be muddy when wet. No dogs. Refreshments available in Burger King.
FC
Wednesday 8th June Tubb's Bottom4 miles 10.30am
Opposite Gingerbread Man Café, Frampton Cotterell, On corner of Church Rd & Frampton End Road, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2JX Park in Frampton End Road
46, 81, 82
A varied walk to include fields, Robin Wood and River Frome beside Chill Wood. Sturdy footwear advised.
T
Friday 10th JuneAlveston 4 miles 11.00am
Outside The Ship Inn, Thornbury Road, Alveston BS35 3LL Parking available in pub car park.
77, 78, 79, 87, 614
A range of rural walks exploring the local area, may include woodlands, fields and country lanes. May include steep sections. Will be muddy if it has recently been wet. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day. Pub available for refreshments and toilets after the walk.
SYD
Friday 10th JuneChipping Sodbury Rugby Ground3 miles 10.30am
The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury RFC, Wickwar Road, Chipping SodburyBS37 6BH
82, 84
This great walk goes through the Elmhurst Gardens and Jubilee Gardens while also taking in some local woods. There are some steps.
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FPS
Monday 13th JuneFrenchay & Snuff Mills Circuit4 miles 11.00am
Snuff Mills Car Park, River View, Off Broomhill Road, Stapleton BS16 1DL
18, 46, 319
A circular walk through quiet streets and open spaces of Frenchay returning via Snuff Mills. Some uneven ground. May be muddy when wet. Refreshments available in Snuff Mills Car park café.
T
Friday 17th JuneThornbury 4 miles 10.30am
Thornbury Leisure Centre Car Park, Alveston Hill, Thornbury BS35 3JB
77, 78, 79, 614, 622
A range of rural walks exploring the local area, may include woodlands, fields and country lanes.May include steep sections. Will be muddy if it has recently been wet. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day.FP
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SYD
Friday 17th JuneLilliput Park/ Kingrove3.25 miles 10.30am
The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury RFC, Wickwar Road, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6BH
82, 84
An energetic walk passing through lovely countryside south of Yate. The walk involves crossing one stile and some grassy sections may be slightly muddy underfoot. Be careful crossing ring road at large roundabout!
FPS
Monday 20th JuneBradley Stoke Circuit3.5 miles 11.00am
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS
73, X74
A flat circular walk around the Three Brooks Nature reserve and Patchway Common using defined paths.May be muddy when wet. Refreshments available in Leisure Centre.
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Wednesday 22nd JuneNightingale to Huckford 4 miles 10.30am
Live & Let Live pub, Park Lane/Clyde Road, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2EF
46, 81, 82
Popular walk following sections of the Frome Valley Walkway. 32 steps plus optional steep, stepped section to explore Huckford Quarry with its varied flora.Park in pub car park.Can be very muddy and slippery after rain so sturdy footwear advised. Please NO dogs due to cattle.
T
Friday 24th JuneLittleton-on-Severn4 miles 11:00am
Outside The White Hart PH, The village, Littleton-on-Severn BS35 1NR No direct buses
Rural walks exploring the local area. May include woodlands, quiet country lanes and River Severn. Lasts approximately 2 hours. May include steep sections. Will be muddy if it has recently been wet. Suitability of route will be at the leaders’ discretion on the day.Pub available for refreshments and toilets after the walk.
SYD
Friday 24th JuneMillside 3.25 miles 10.30am
The Brimsham Park PH car park, Yate BS37 7PJ
X46
Mostly off-road walking, this route takes in some wood carvings and great views.Facilities available at walk.
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For further information please call the Leisure and Libraries helpdesk on 01454 868006 or visit www.southglos.gov.uk/walkingforhealthsee Stepping Forward programme for longer walks.
Walks programme July - Oct 2015
www.southglos.gov.uk/walkingforhealth
