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Walks in Avon Area - Information and Links
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Frome Valley Walkway
The River Frome, a tributary of the River Avon, which flows from the Cotswold Hills, through South Gloucestershire and then southwest to the centre of Bristol. The Frome Valley creates an important green corridor through the villages and farmland of South Gloucestershire and the dense housing of northeast Bristol. The parks, woodlands, meadows and waterways provide welcome recreational space for people and a valuable environment for wildlife. The Frome Valley Walkway is an important recreational path running along the river connecting communities and open spaces.
The River Frome, a tributary of the River Avon, which flows from the Cotswold Hills, through South Gloucestershire and then southwest to the centre of Bristol. The Frome Valley creates an important green corridor through the villages and farmland of South Gloucestershire and the dense housing of northeast Bristol. The parks, woodlands, meadows and waterways provide welcome recreational space for people and a valuable environment for wildlife. The Frome Valley Walkway is an important recreational path running along the river connecting communities and open spaces.
Forest of Avon Community Path
A 46-mile recreational route around Bristol, the Community Forest path is designed to help people get out of the city and into the countryside and green spaces. The route has something to offer everyone - scenic views, picnic sites, nature trails, wildlife watching and points of historical interest. There are six different walks to take along the path, varying in difficulty and terrain, but the great thing is that wherever you live in or around Bristol, there is sure to be a part of the path that is near to you!
A 46-mile recreational route around Bristol, the Community Forest path is designed to help people get out of the city and into the countryside and green spaces. The route has something to offer everyone - scenic views, picnic sites, nature trails, wildlife watching and points of historical interest. There are six different walks to take along the path, varying in difficulty and terrain, but the great thing is that wherever you live in or around Bristol, there is sure to be a part of the path that is near to you!
Many woodlands created in the Forest of Avon can be easily visited from the Community Forest Path. These include Warmley Forest Park, Ellen's Wood (Almondsbury), Overscourt Wood (Siston), Wooscombe Wood (Woollard) and Wheat Hill Farm (Easter Compton).
River Avon Trail
The River Avon Trail is a scenic riverside path between Pill Harbour and Bath. This 20 mile trail winds through a fascinating variety of landscapes from tidal mudflats and the steep Avon Gorge with Brunel's Clifton Suspension Bridge overhead, to Bristol's quaysides and the rolling countryside of the Cotswolds.
The River Avon Trail is a scenic riverside path between Pill Harbour and Bath. This 20 mile trail winds through a fascinating variety of landscapes from tidal mudflats and the steep Avon Gorge with Brunel's Clifton Suspension Bridge overhead, to Bristol's quaysides and the rolling countryside of the Cotswolds.
Bath Skyline – National Trust
A vast swathe of Bath's south-east skyline landscape, famed for its wild flowers and elevated views. Six miles of way-marked trails. Hidden valleys, tranquil woodlands and a patchworks of meadows. Rich in wildlife and rare plant species.
Perfect for picnics, kite flying and escape from the city.
Archaeology en route - an Iron Age hill-fort, Roman settlements, and 18th-century follies.
A vast swathe of Bath's south-east skyline landscape, famed for its wild flowers and elevated views. Six miles of way-marked trails. Hidden valleys, tranquil woodlands and a patchworks of meadows. Rich in wildlife and rare plant species.
Perfect for picnics, kite flying and escape from the city.
Archaeology en route - an Iron Age hill-fort, Roman settlements, and 18th-century follies.
Many of the rights of way in South Gloucestershire are promoted through leaflets and guide books. These routes vary from short circular walks designed to be easily accessible, to long-distance walking routes such as the Cotswold Way and Severn Way.
Most of the promoted routes, link to either a designated website or to an electronic version of the paper leaflets available from the council. Some of these files are quite large and may take a while to download. Details available for:
Jubilee Way, Frome Valley, Dram Way, Severn Way
Easy Access Walks 1, Easy Access Walks 2
Exploring the Cotswolds National Trail
Chipping Sodbury
Easy Access Walks 1, Easy Access Walks 2
Exploring the Cotswolds National Trail
Chipping Sodbury
Bristol Triangle Walk
A long distance city walk 18 miles /28.2 kms. This city walk was devised in 2001 by members of the Bristol Group of the Ramblers with funding and assistance from Bristol City Council. Offering wonderful views within and across the city. This walk combines to bring the rambler, occasional walker or beginner to explore the Waterfront, Durdham Downs, Avon Gorge and Blaise Castle Estate as well as the heart and history of the city. You will be sure of a memorable, historic and scenic walk.
Leaflet available from Bristol Tourist Information Office.
Email: ticharbourside@destinationbristol.co.uk
Tel: 0333 321 0101 (calls charged at national rate)
A long distance city walk 18 miles /28.2 kms. This city walk was devised in 2001 by members of the Bristol Group of the Ramblers with funding and assistance from Bristol City Council. Offering wonderful views within and across the city. This walk combines to bring the rambler, occasional walker or beginner to explore the Waterfront, Durdham Downs, Avon Gorge and Blaise Castle Estate as well as the heart and history of the city. You will be sure of a memorable, historic and scenic walk.
Leaflet available from Bristol Tourist Information Office.
Email: ticharbourside@destinationbristol.co.uk
Tel: 0333 321 0101 (calls charged at national rate)
Avon Area mid week walks programme for
Aug - Oct available for download.
Severnside Friday Ambles programme published.
Aug - Oct available for download.
Severnside Friday Ambles programme published.
Countryside Walks - See Bristol City Council website for details of more walks in the Avon Area.
Walking England - Thousands of FREE walks to download, the books, maps and walking groups for each county. Try these links: Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire