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Walks programme July – December 2017

Supporting you to get active and stay active

If you would like to know more, call our Leisure and Libraries helpdesk on 01454 868006

Stepping Forward, our programme of slightly longer progression walks, is at the back of this programme or http://www.southglos.gov.uk/documents/Stepping-Forward You can also download this programme at  www.southglos.gov.uk/walking-for-health P lease help us to save paper and the planet  by only taking this copy if you don’t have access to the internet. Welcome to the July to December 2017 programme

Welcome to our new extended walks programme. We are now going to publish two walks programmes per year, January – June and July – December, thank you as always to our amazing walk leaders for being so helpful in making these changes happen. During the past programme we have been joined by a further eight new walk leaders, which is fantastic. Thank you so much to all the volunteers who came forward. This means that some of our walks which were seriously under threat can now continue. But we always need more help. If you walk regularly and think you would like to be involved in becoming part of the team then please do contact me. Training is fun, friendly and free! Without our walk leaders there would be no walks, and the difference they make to so many lives is invaluable.

Which brings me nicely to another venues and organising the programme enormous THANK YOU to two of our and always being there ready to welcome Sodbury Dodington leaders. Mary walkers, come rain or shine. Thank you Wright and Eileen Riley have been both so much – you will be missed. absolute mainstays of the weekly walks. Eileen has been leading since 2006 Some of our leaders came along to a and Mary since 2010. They have both training day as part of a project called given an enormous amount of their time, Know Your Place, which is a free online checking walks beforehand, booking research tool that is putting South

2 ’s heritage on the map. Discover the new free You can find out more by visiting www.kypwest.org.uk. We are aiming online research tool to add walking routes, archive images that is putting North and points of interest to the maps. It is designed for everyone to use and will be Somerset’s heritage a great tool to enhance our walks. on the map. As always our programme is packed with a varied array of walks. There are short gentle strolls around the park, familiar favourites in both urban and rural areas, as well as new routes to explore. There should be something for everyone and, if you would like something longer, please look at our Stepping Forward programme of walks over three miles. I am always interested in hearing from you, and would love to be able to include your stories and feedback in these programmes. So please, if you would like to let me know how much digital mapping difference joining one of our walking groups has made to you, email me at heritage project [email protected] Happy Walking Christina

No specialist equipment is needed for our walks, other than sturdy footwear and rainwear. Please make sure you bring water and a hat, especially in the warmer weather. www.kypwest.org.uk

3 How to contact us

Tel: 01454 868006 Email: [email protected] Web: www.southglos.gov.uk/walking Address: South Gloucestershire Council, Public Health and Wellbeing division, PO Box 1955, BS37 0DE Facebook: www.southglos.gov.uk/facebook Twitter: @sgloscouncil

All our walks are graded so you can be sure of finding the right walk for you. Look out for the footprint icon at the head of each listing. Grading Key

Grade 1 walk Toilets Suitable for people who are looking to be more active, or are returning from injury or illness. They are on flat Refreshments ground or gentle slopes with mainly firm surfaces and available no steps or stiles. Walks last around 30 mins but can Uneven ground be extended on the day if the walkers wish. Steps Grade 2 walk Stiles Suitable for people who are looking to increase their activity levels. They are between 30 - 60 mins and May be muddy may include some moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and possibly stiles. Inclines

Wheelchair friendly Grade 3 walk For people looking for more challenging walks and Rest opportunities increasing their level of physical activity. They are generally 60 - 90 mins and may include steeper Buggy friendly slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles. No dogs please Progression walks This symbol indicates that a walk is more strenuous Dogs are welcome and over 90 mins in length. When it appears within a unless otherwise Walking For Health listing it indicates that there is a stated. Please keep progression walk available alongside the shorter walk. them on a lead.

4 Meet our groups

Each walking group offers something slightly different. This tells you a little more about them. Look out for their initials at the head of each listing.

BBRP FC F Bristol and Bath – Nutfield House Railway Path This group of walkers set See the regular walks See the regular walks out twice a month for walks section for dates. section for dates. around rural Frampton Cotterell and . Fortnightly walks, ideal Every other Tuesday at Tuesdays or Wednesdays for people who are new 11am. The starting points 10.30am. Long and short or returning after a long alternate between walks are usually offered. absence. The walk starts Station and (Walks over three miles and finishes at Nutfield Station. The beauty of this are listed in the Stepping House, Nutfield Grove in walk is that it is ‘there and Forward Section). Filton. The walk is at 2pm back again’ on the flat every other Thursday and Railway Path so walkers is up to one mile in length. can go as far as they feel KM Kingsmeadow able before returning to one of the cafes. See the regular walks FPS section for dates and Filton// directions. Stokes CSRFC – NEW WALK A weekly walk setting Ideal for people who off at 11am lasting Rugby Club Walk are new or returning approximately 45 mins. to walking. Sets out See the regular walks Usually the starting from Kingsmeadow section for dates. places alternate between Community Flats on the Alternate Tuesdays to the and Filton. first Wednesday of the Railway Path walk. Set month at 10.30am. off at 11am. Gentle, flat SYD walk on the hard surface Sodbury Yate and around the rugby ground. PP Dodington Page Park Walk once around the track This group meets every Twice weekly gentle which is just over a mile, or Friday at 10.30am. walks around Page Park. twice if you feel like it! Walks are often around Every Tuesday and Friday three miles in length, but at 10.30am. Lasts around sometimes slightly longer, KC 30 minutes. Go at your Kings Chase so you will find these own pace. Also suitable This group meets weekly listed in the Stepping for people with walking on either a Wednesday or Forward section. aids. After the walk enjoy Thursday at 2pm. Long and a cuppa and a chat. short walks often offered.

5 Regular Walks

The following walks always start at the same time and place. They don’t appear in the listings so if you would like to join in please take a note of the dates.

These walks are ideal for people who are new or returning to exercise. Every other Tuesday Walk for as long as you like, (anything Bristol Bath Railway Path Walk between 10 minutes and an hour) at Set off at 11am your own pace, along the flat, easy access Railway Path. After the walk Warmley Station Waiting Rooms, enjoy a cuppa and a chat at the café. 1 Road, BS30 5JB. Small car park by station or park in nearby residential streets 19, 19A, 35, 43, 634 Every other Tuesday Valley Railway. Bitton Station, Chipping Sodbury RFC Walk Bath Road, Bitton BS30 6HD. (Opposite weeks to the BBRP Walk left) 19, 19A, 37, 42, (5 min walk), 684 Set off 11am Chipping Sodbury Rugby Club, 4 July Warmley Road, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6BH. 18 July Bitton 47, 82, 84, 85, 202 (5 min walk) 1 August Warmley 11, 25 July 15 August Bitton 8, 22 August 29 August Warmley 5, 19 September 12 September Bitton 3, 17, 31 October 26 September Warmley 14, 28 November 10 October Bitton 12 December 24 October Warmley (café This gentle grade 1 walk is ideal for people then closes for the season) who are new or returning to exercise. Walk for as long as you like at your own pace, 7, 21 November Bitton around the flat, easy access hard track. 5, 19 December Bitton (please The route is 1.5km and takes around 30 mins at an easy pace. Walk around the wear a piece of tinsel) field once or twice and then to one of the cafes nearby to enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

6 Every 1st Wednesday Every other Thursday of the month Filton Nutfield House Kingsmeadow Community Flats Up to 1 mile approx. 20 – 30 mins 2pm Up to 2 miles / 1 hr 10.30am Nutfield House, Nutfield Grove, Filton BS34 7LJ. Kingsmeadow Community Flats, 19 Barrington Close, Kingswood Buses 70, 71, 73 BS15 4QD. 13, 24 July 6, 7, 86 plus 5 min walk 10 August 5 July 7, 21 September 2 August 5, 19 October 6 September 2, 16, 30 November 4 October 14 December 1 November Enjoying calm and quiet streets in Filton. 6 December All on pavements. These are ideal walks for people who are new to walking or A gentle monthly walk designed to returning to exercise. accommodate any walker’s needs – allowing people to walk the distance they feel comfortable with. Walks vary, taking in Common, the Railway Path and quiet streets around Every Tuesday and Friday Kingswood. Direction from New Page Park Weekly Walks Road – drive up Lees Hill, passing the Royal Archer pub on left. Set off 10.30am Turn right into Tyndale Road. Go over The Sensory Garden, Page Park, several speed bumps. Park where Staple Hill BS16 5PJ. possible. On the right hand side take Buses 7, 49, X49 the concrete sloped steps leading to a These new walks are ideal for people green. At the bottom of the slope turn who would like to take part in gentle left and follow the path. Kingsmeadow exercise around the flat, easy access Community Flat is halfway along on the Page Park. The walks last up to 30 left with two large noticeboards outside. minutes and are accessible for people with walking aids. After the walk enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

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Tuesday 4 July Nibley Swan Saunter 1.8 miles / 1 hour 10.30am The Swan, Badminton Road, Nibley BS37 5JF. 46, 47, X47, 82, 86, 202 NEW WALK - varied and interesting with one optional step-style.

KC Join us for a FREE buggy walk Wednesday 5 July Leap Valley Strip Get some fresh air, meet new friends and explore the area. These walks 1 mile and 2.5 miles / are perfect for parents, carers and 30 mins and 50 mins grandparents. After the walk, relax 2pm with a cuppa and a chat. No need to Badminton Gardens, Beaufort Rd, book. Just turn up Downend BS16 6UG. Please don’t use BG carpark use Yate Library overflow car park on Beaufort Rd. 44 West Walk BS37 4AX. 48 1st and 3rd Monday of the month Walk along the Leap Valley and Set off at 10am conservation area. Kingsmeadow Community Flats 19 Barrington Close BS15 4QD. 2nd Wednesday of every month Set off at 10am Bitton Station, (outside the café) Bath Road, Bitton BS30 6HD. 1st Monday of the month Set off at 10am

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Thursday 6 July Thursday 13 July The Stokes Circuit Harry Gifford 2.5 miles / 1 hour 2 miles / 45 minutes 11am 11am Opposite bus stop outside Domino's, Opposite side of car park to store The Willow Brook Centre (), entrance, Sainsbury's, Fox Den Road, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, , Bristol BS34 8SS. Bristol BS32 8BS. 18, 19, 19A 73, 77, 625 73, 77 A pleasant walk around parts of Stoke Wander around Bradley Stoke taking Gifford and . in part of , and Patchway Common. This walk is KC on some gravel paths. SYD Thursday 13 July Eastville Park Friday 7 July 2.5 miles / 45 mins 2pm 3 miles approx 10.30am Snuff Mills Car Park, River View, off of Broomhill Road, Stapleton BS16 1DL. Shire Way Community Centre, Shire Way, Yate BS37 8YS. 5, 46, 48A Centre has its own car park. A flat walk on good paths along the River Frome and around Eastville Park lake. 47 Please remove muddy shoes after walk as the hall is carpeted. SYD

Friday 14 July 3 miles approx 10.30am Meet outside the Lawns Inn, Church Road BS37 5BG. 46, X46

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Wednesday 19 July Thursday 20 July Duck Pond and Through Jubilee Green Blackberry Brake 1.6 miles / 40 mins 2 miles / 1 hour 11am 10.30am Opposite bus stop outside Domino's, Miners Village Hall, Badminton Rd, The Willow Brook Centre (Tesco), Coalpit Heath BS36 2QB. Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 8BS. 46, 47, 86, 202 (5 min walk) Gentle footpath stroll at village edge - 73, 77 Park on Right in car park. Wandering through Jubilee Green on Café stop during walk. to part of Patchway Common. All on sealed paths. KC SYD

Friday 21 July Wednesday 19 July 3 miles approx Cock Road Ridge 10.30am Chipping Sodbury RFC, The Ridings, 1.5 miles / 3 miles 30 mins / 1 hour Wickwar Road BS37 6BQ. 2pm 47, 82, 84, 85, 202 (5 min walk) Meet to the right of Asda main doors, Craven Way, BS30 7DY 17, 86 (5 min walk) Around Cock Road Ridge, Grimsbury farm and surrounding area.

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Thursday 27 July Tuesday 1 August Through the Woods Frampton End Stroll 1.9 miles / 45 minutes 2 miles / 1 hour 11am 10.30am Opposite side of car park to store Opposite Ginger Bread Man Café, entrance, Sainsbury's, Fox Den Road, Church Rd, Frampton Cotterell BS36 Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SS. 2JX - Park in side road. 18, 19, 19A 73, 77, 625 46, (5 min walk) 82 Walk through wooded paths and Easy stroll along country lane with roads of UWE and Abbeywood via lovely views. Splatts Wood. KC KC Wednesday 2 August Thursday 27 July Golden Valley 3.4 miles / 1.5 hours 1 mile and 3 miles / 30 mins and 1 hour. 2pm 2pm Swineford Picnic Area, Bath Road, Wick Village Hall, Manor Road, Bristol BS30 6LN. Wick BS30 5RG. 19, 37 Hall has its own car park. Walk along the River Avon and on 35, 620 the Bristol Bath Railway Path. Teas Exploring the Golden Valley. available afterwards in the Swan pub.

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Friday 28 July 3 miles 10.30am Sunnyside Pavilion, Moorland Road, Yate BS37 4BX. 46, 47, 82, 84, 85, 86, 202, 622

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Thursday 3 August Thursday 10 August Bradley Stoke Reserve Bridge Yate 2 miles / 45 minutes 1.5 miles and 3 miles/ 30 mins and 1 hour 11am 2pm Opposite bus stop outside Domino's, Warmley Clock Tower, Tower Road The Willow Brook Centre (Tesco), North BS30 8XU Centre has its own Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, car park with extremely limited spaces. Bristol BS32 8BS. Please try to park on the nearby streets. 73, 77 19, 19A, 43 Walk around the Bradley Stoke Nature Two walks that weave their way around Reserve, visiting the lake. Warmley along the streamside and This walk is on some gravel paths. Railway path.

SYD SYD

Progression walk – Friday 4 August Friday 11 August See Stepping Forward programme 3 miles approx for details. 10.30am X46 FPS Brimsham Park, Lark Rise, Yate BS37 7PJ

KC Thursday 10 August Abbeywood and Splatts Wood 1.9 miles / 45 minutes Wednesday 16 August 11am Opposite side of car park to store 2 and 3 miles / 45 minutes and 1 hour entrance, Sainsbury's, Fox Den Road, 2pm Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SS. Main Hall, St. Aidan’s Church Hall, 18, 19, 19A 73, 77, 625 Fir Tree Lane, St George BS5 8TZ. Pleasant stroll around MOD and past Parking on residential streets. Splatts Wood or if not wet underfoot 37, 44, 45 through the wood. Taking in the hidden green spaces including Dundridge Park, Conham Vale and Magpie Bottom.

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Thursday 17 August Thursday 24 August Down by the Leisure Centre Rodway 1.8 miles / 45 mins 3 miles / 1 hour 11am 2pm Opposite bus stop outside Domino's, Park on residential streets The Willow Brook Centre (Tesco), near Lamb Inn, Windsor Place, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS16 9DD. Bristol BS32 8BS. 18, 49, 73, 77 This lovely walk visits Mangotsfield Down past the Leisure Centre to Station and village and Pomphrey Hill. Three Brooks Lake. This walk is on some gravel paths. FPS

SYD Thursday 24 August Friday 18 August BBP and UWE 2.2 miles / 1 hour 3 miles approx 11am 10.30am Opposite side of car park to store The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury RFC, entrance, Sainsbury's, Fox Den Road, Wickwar Road BS37 6BQ. Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SS. 47, 82, 84, 85, 202 (5 min walk) 18, 19, 19A 73, 77, 625 A surprisingly pleasant wander around FC Bristol Business Park and UWE.

SYD Wednesday 23 August Bury Fields and Woods 1.8 miles / 1 hour Friday 25 August 10.30am 3 miles approx Golden Heart, Down Road, off A432 at 10.30am BS36 1AU. St Nicholas Family Centre, Park at bottom of pub car park. Off Chargrove, Abbotswood BS37 4LG. 47 X47 47 Varied scenery in Frome Valley and pretty lanes.

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Wednesday 30 August Tuesday 5 September Wick Stroll to Hover's Ford 1 mile / 3.2 miles - 30 mins / 1 hour 2 miles 2pm 10.30am Wick Village Hall, Manor Road, Opposite Ginger Bread Man Café, Wick BS30 5RG. Church Rd, Frampton Cotterell Hall has its own car park. BS36 2JX. Park in side road. 35, 620 46, (5 min walk) 82 FPS Country track with lovely views across Frome Valley. Thursday 31 August FPS Over Primrose Bridge 1.4 miles / 35 minutes Thursday 7 September 11am Opposite bus stop outside Domino's, The Willow Brook Centre (Tesco), 2.3 miles / 55 mins Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, 11am Bristol BS32 8BS. Coniston Community Centre, Coniston Rd, Patchway BS34 5LP. 73, 77 Park in long-stay area by GP surgery. Stroll around the area taking in part of Patchway Common and crossing 75, 625 Primrose Bridge. This walk is on some A walk around the lakes of Aztec West gravel paths. from Coniston Community Centre.

SYD

Friday 1 September 3 miles approx 10.30am

41, 84, 85, 620 The Dog Inn PH Badminton Road BS37 6LZ.

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Thursday 7 September Thursday 14 September Bitton to Harry Gifford 3 miles / 1 hour 2 miles / 45 minutes 2pm 11am , Bath Road Opposite side of car park to store BS30 6HD. entrance, Sainsbury's, Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SS. 19, 19A, 37, 42, (5 min walk), 684 (Tu, Thu) 18, 19, 19A 73, 77, 625 A scenic walk linking picturesque A pleasant walk around parts of Bitton Station with Keynsham Marina - Stoke Gifford and Harry Stoke. livestock on walk - so NO DOGS please. SYD SYD Friday 15 September Friday 8 September 3 miles approx 3 miles approx 10.30am 10.30am Chipping Sodbury RFC, The Ridings, The Fox Inn, Broad Lane, Yate Wickwar Road BS37 6BQ. BS37 7LD. 47, 82, 84, 85, 202 (5 min walk) X46, 622 FC KC 13 September Wednesday 20 September NO KINGS CHASE WALK THIS WEEK Half Moon Country Stroll 2 miles 10.30am Badminton Arms, Badminton Road Coalpit Health BS36 2KJ. Park in Woodside Rd if not using pub. 46, 47, 86, 202 Pleasant country views and fields.

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Thursday 21 September Friday 22 September The Stokes Circuit 3 miles approx 10.30am 2.5 miles / 1 hour 11am Morrisons, Station Road, Yate BS37 5PW. Opposite bus stop outside Domino's, The Willow Brook Centre (Tesco), 46, X46, 47, 82, 84, 85, 86, 202, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, 623 (5 min walk) Bristol BS32 8BS. 73,77 KC Wander around Bradley Stoke taking in part of Little Stoke, Stoke Lodge and Patchway Common. This walk is Wednesday 27 September on some gravel paths. Castle Farm

KC 1 mile and 2.5 miles / 30 mins and 45 minutes 2pm Castle Farm Car Park, Castle Farm Thursday 21 September Road, BS15 3NN Bitton Rural 17, 44 (10 min walk) 3 miles and 1.5 miles / 1 hour and 35 mins Wooded lanes and green spaces - 2pm no toilets - bring your own refreshments. Bitton Railway Station, Bath Rd BS30 6HD. FPS Station has its own car park. 19, 19A, 37, 42, (5 min walk), 684 (Tu, Thu) Thursday 28 September Shorter walk includes Cherry Gardens Through the Woods and Railway Path, the longer walk heads towards Bitton village. 1.9 miles / 45 minutes 11am Opposite side of car park to store entrance, Sainsbury's, Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SS. 18, 19, 19A 73, 77, 625 Walk through wooded paths and roads of UWE and Abbeywood via Splatts Wood.

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Friday 29 September Thursday 5 October 3 miles approx Halt 10.30am 1 mile and 2.5miles/ 30 mins and 1 hour The Codrington Arms, 261 North Road, 2pm Yate BS37 7LG. The Batch 8 Park Road, Warmley, 622, X46 (5 min walk) Bristol BS30 8EB. 19, 43 FC Taking in Warmley Pitch and Putt, and the Railway Path.

Tuesday 3 October SYD Glebe Stroll and Park 1.5 miles / 45 mins 10.30am Friday 6 October St Peter's Church, Church Rd, See Stepping Forward for details Frampton Cotterell BS36 2AB - Park in Mill Lane (when full, use pub car park). KC 46, 82, 202 Gentle riverside stroll with grassland. Coffee and Cake £1.50. Wednesday 11 October FPS Eastville Park 2.5 miles / 45 mins 2pm Thursday 5 October Snuff Mills Car Park, River View, off of Through Jubilee Green Broomhill Road, Stapleton BS16 1DL. 5, 46, 48A, 1.6 miles / 40 mins 11am A flat walk on good paths along the River Frome and around Eastville Park Opposite bus stop outside Domino's, lake. The Willow Brook Centre (Tesco), Bradley Stoke Bristol BS32 8BS. 73, 77 Wandering through Jubilee Green on to part of Patchway Common. All on sealed paths.

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Thursday 12 October Wednesday 18 October Abbeywood and Splatts Wood St Annes 1.9 miles / 45 minutes 3 miles / 1 hour 11am 2pm Opposite side of car park to store Scout Hut by Longwell Green entrance, Sainsbury's, Fox Den Road, Community Centre, Shellards Road Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SS. BS30 9DU. 18, 19, 19A 73, 77, 625 17, 37, 45 Pleasant stroll around MOD and past Walk through valley, onto Splatts Wood or if not wet underfoot the Dramway and St Anne's Church at through the wood. Oldland.

SYD FPS

Friday 13 October Thursday 19 October 3 miles approx Bradley Stoke Reserve 10.30am 2 miles / 45 minutes Brimsham Park PH Lark Rise Yate 11am BS37 7PJ (Millside). Opposite bus stop outside Domino's, X46 The Willow Brook Centre (Tesco), Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, FC Bristol BS32 8BS. 73, 77 Walk around the Bradley Stoke Nature Wednesday 18 October Reserve, visiting the lake. This walk is Windmill Stroll on some gravel paths 1.8 miles / 1 hour 10.30am Opposite Ginger Bread Man Café, Church Rd, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2JX - Park in side road. 46, (5 min walk) 82 Interesting lanes with village history.

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Friday 20 October Friday 27 October 3 miles approx 3 miles approx 10.30am 10.30am Chipping Sodbury RFC, the Ridings, The Pop Inn, West Walk, Wickwar Road BS37 6BQ. Yate Shopping Centre BS37 4DQ. 47, 82, 84, 85, 202 (5 min walk) 41, 46, X46, 47, 82, 84, 85, 86, 202, 620, 622 (5 min walk) KC FPS Wednesday 25 October Blackhorse Emerson Thursday 2 November 1 and 3 miles / 30 mins and 1 hour Down by the Leisure Centre 2pm 1.8 miles / 45 mins Badminton Gardens, Beaufort Rd, 11am Downend BS16 6UG. Please don’t use Opposite bus stop outside Domino's, BG carpark use overflow car park on The Willow Brook Centre (Tesco), Beaufort Rd. Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 8BS. 48 Exploring the Leap Valley and 73, 77 surrounding footpaths. Down past the Leisure Centre to Three Brooks Lake. This walk is on FPS some gravel paths.

Thursday 26 October BBP and UWE 2.2 miles / 1 hour 11am Opposite side of car park to store entrance, Sainsbury's, Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SS. 18, 19, 19A 73, 77, 625 A surprisingly pleasant wander around Bristol Business Park and UWE.

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Thursday 2 November Wednesday 8 November Oldbury Court 1.5 and 2.5 miles/45 minutes and 1 hour 1 mile and 3 miles / 30 mins and 1 hour 2pm 2pm Emersons Green Village Hall, Oldbury Court Car Park, off Oldbury Emerson Way BS16 7AP Road, BS16 2JH. Parking available in retail park. 5 (5 min walk), 48A 18, 48, X48, 49, 86, 462 The shorter route takes in Vassall’s Park. Two walks around Emersons Green. The Hills on longer walk – short walk fairly longer walk visits the Earthworks. flat. The longer version winds its way to Snuff Mills returning along the River. SYD FPS Friday 3 November 3 miles approx Thursday 9 November 10.30am Harry Gifford Shire Way Community Centre, 2 miles / 45 minutes Shire Way, Yate BS37 8YS. 11am Centre has its own car park. Opposite side of car park to store 47 entrance, Sainsbury's, Fox Den Road, Please remove muddy shoes after Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SS. walk as the hall is carpeted. 18, 19, 19A 73, 77, 625 A pleasant walk around parts of Stoke FC Gifford and Harry Stoke.

SYD Tuesday 7 November Bury Fields and Woods 1.8 miles / 1 hour Friday 10 November 10.30am 3 miles approx Golden Heart, Down Road, 10.30am off A432 at Kendleshire BS36 1AU. Chipping Sodbury RFC, the Ridings, Wickwar Road BS37 6BQ. 47, X47 Varied scenery in Frome Valley and 47, 82, 84, 85, 202 (5 min walk) pretty lanes.

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Wednesday 15 Friday 17 November November 3 miles approx Panorama Walk 10.30am Sunnyside Pavilion, Moorland Road, 3 miles 1 hour Yate BS37 4BX. 2pm 46, 47, 82, 84, 85, 86, 202, 622 Methodist Church, Hanham, Chapel Road, Bristol BS15 8SD. FC 17, 37, 45 Visiting the panoramic view of the River Avon. Wednesday 22 November FPS Stroll to Chestnut Farm 2 miles / 1 hour 10.30am Thursday 16 November Opposite Ginger Bread Man Café, Down by the Leisure Centre Church Rd, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2JX - Park in side road. 1.8 miles / 45 mins 46, (5 min walk) 82 11am Lovely country lanes and farmland views. Opposite bus stop outside Domino's, The Willow Brook Centre (Tesco), Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, KC Bristol BS32 8BS. 73, 77 Down past the Leisure Centre to Wednesday 22 Three Brooks Lake. This walk is on November some gravel paths. Downend Central 1.5 and 3 miles / 30 minutes and 1 hour 2pm Shopper’s car park, behind Co-op, Downend BS16 5UJ. 5, 18, 19, 19A, 47, 48 This walk explores Downend’s King George V Playing Fields.

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Thursday 23 November Thursday 30 November Through the Woods Lovells Loop 1.9 miles / 45 minutes 3 miles / 1 hour 11am 2pm Opposite side of car park to store Under the clock tower, Page Park, entrance, Sainsbury's, Fox Den Road, Staple Hill BS16 5PJ - on street parking. Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SS. 7, 49, X49 18, 19, 19A 73, 77, 625 Including Carsons Copse and the Walk through wooded paths and railway path. Refreshments afterwards roads of UWE and Abbeywood via at the new Bean Tree café. Splatts Wood. SYD SYD Friday 1 December Friday 24 November 3 miles approx 3 miles approx 10.30am 10.30am Riverside Carpark (behind Pets at Home at the new leisure and retail complex) Vintage Birdcage Cakery Grooms House, Link road Yate BS37 4FT. (at the back of Stanshawes Court) Stanshawes Court Drive BS37 4EA. 46, X46, X49, 82, 622 47, 620 KC FPS Wednesday 6 December Thursday 30 November Willsbridge Mill Stoke Gifford Old and New 3 miles / 1 hour (happy to offer shorter walk as well) 1.6 miles / 45 mins 1.30pm *please note earlier start time 11.00 The Batch 8 Park Road, Warmley, Opposite St. Michael’s Café, The Green, Bristol BS30 8EB. Stoke Gifford BS34 8PD. 19, 43 18, 19, 19A 73, X73, 77, 82, 625 Exploring the Siston Brook Path and Willsbridge Mill.

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Thursday 7 December Wednesday 13 December Over Primrose Bridge Golden Valley 1.4 miles / 35 minutes 2 miles / 45 minutes 11am 2pm Opposite bus stop outside Domino's, Wick Village Hall. The Willow Brook Centre (Tesco), 35, 620 Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Exploring the Golden Valley (Mince Bristol BS32 8BS. pies and Christmas quiz after walk). 73, 77 Stroll around the area taking in part of FPS Patchway Common and crossing Primrose Bridge. This walk is on some gravel paths.

SYD Thursday 14 December Abbeywood and Splatts Wood 1.9 miles / 45 minutes Friday 8 December 11am 3 miles approx Opposite side of car park to store 10.30am entrance, Sainsbury's, Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SS. The Fox Inn, Broad Lane, Yate BS37 7LD. 18, 19, 19A 73, 77, 625 X46, 622 Pleasant stroll around MOD and past Splatts Wood or if not wet underfoot FC through the wood.

SYD Tuesday 12 December Old Mill and Centenary Field 1.5 miles / 45 mins Friday 15 December 10.30am 3 miles approx St Peter's Church. Church Rd, 10.30am Frampton Cotterell BS36 2AB - Park in The Codrington Arms, 261 North Road, Mill Lane (when full, use pub car park). Yate BS37 7LG 46, 82, 202 622, X46 (5 min walk) Short stroll with historical interest. Coffee and Christmas bites £1.50.

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Thursday 21 December Thursday 28 December The Stokes Circuit BBP and UWE 2.5 miles / 1 hour 2.2miles / 1 hour 11am 11am Opposite bus stop outside Domino's, Opposite side of car park to store The Willow Brook Centre (Tesco), entrance, Sainsbury's, Fox Den Road, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SS Bristol BS32 8BS 18, 19, 19A 73, 77, 625 73, 77 A surprisingly pleasant wander around Wander around Bradley Stoke taking Bristol Business Park and UWE. in part of Little Stoke, Stoke Lodge and Patchway Common. This walk is

on some gravel paths.

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Friday 22 December 3 miles approx 10.30am St Nicholas Family centre, Off Chargrove, Abbotswood BS37 4LG 47

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