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The Ramblers’ Association is a registered charity (England & Wales no 1093577, Scotland no SC039799) and a  company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (no 4458492.) Registered office: 2nd Floor, Camelford House, 87-90 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TW
Railway Walks

The Trainline - train timetable and advance purchase of tickets.
More Railway Walks - Devon & Cornwall
Self-guided walks from stations on the Great Scenic Railways of Devon & Cornwall, picturesque branch lines in the far South West of England. Click here for information.
Walks all start and end at rural railway stations served by regular, year round train services. All offer either circular or linear walks that may lead you along idyllic country lanes or interesting urban trails. So leave your car behind and explore these scenic routes at your leisure.
Photos - Wessex Wanderer Rail Walks Winter Get Together - Bruton 9 Jan 10
WESSEX WANDERER
May - October 2010

Public Guided Walks from stations on the Weymouth to Bristol Railway Line

Organised and led by members of the Avon, Dorset, Somerset & Wiltshire Areas of Ramblers

With support from:
the Heart of Wessex Rail Partnership and First Great Western.

Programme is available in B&W and colour versions:

2010 programme B&W version

2010 programme Colour version

Download Poster
Additional Information:
Train times are indicative only and may vary by several
minutes. Please check latest timetables or call National
Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950

No need to book:  Buy a day return ticket to the relevant
station. For linear walks buy a ticket to the station that is
furthest from your departure station.

Request stops: Chetnole, Yetminster, Thornford and
Avoncliff are Request Stops. Please advise the conductor
on the train that you wish to alight at a request stop. When
joining at request stops, signal clearly to the driver to stop
the train.

Tickets: Groups of three or four individuals can travel
together for the price of two on Cheap Day Returns or
Savers on Group Save tickets. A Day Ranger ticket may be
more economical for a longer journey if you do not have a
Seniors or Network rail card.

Please wear strong shoes/walking boots and waterproofs, and bring drinks and food.

Sorry NO DOGS can be allowed on the walks.

Any other enquiries about the walks call the leader or the
Programme Co-ordinator 01305 263759.