Walks programme March - June 2014

For further information please call the Leisure and Libraries helpdesk on 01454 868006 or visit www.southglos.gov.uk/walkingforhealth walkthisway

www.southglos.gov.uk/walkingforhealth 1 Walking for health in The project started in 2002 with the aim of helping residents to do more physical activity. This is done via led health walks in the community which are suitable for a range of abilities and are free of charge.

Over the last 10 years more than 3,000 people have walked with us. We are delighted that lots of people who walk with us regularly now walk on their own and with other groups such as the Ramblers, or progress onto other activities.

Walking is a low-risk, low intensity activity suitable for people new to exercise or who are recovering from injury, surgery (upon medical clearance) or ill health.

The walks we provide are for people who want to walk for health benefits at a moderate pace over distances of up to four miles.

The walk leader will try to set and maintain a pace which they feel is appropriate for the group and route. If you find it is too fast please slow down to a pace which is comfortable for you. As a rough guide you should be able to walk and talk, but feel a bit warm with slightly elevated breathing.

Please do not walk in front of the walk leader.

2 How are the walks graded?

The following is a guide, but we urge you to walk at a pace that is comfortable for you. Please do slow down if you need to. The volunteers are there to ensure your safety, provide support and make sure you don’t get lost.

A D ❙ Up to three quarters of a mile in length ❙ Up to four miles in length ❙ Uses flat and paved surfaces ❙  Uses rougher paths, may be uneven ❙ Suitable for walkers who are new to underfoot and include inclines/ exercise, returning after injury or that declines use mobility aids. ❙  Suitable for slightly fitter walkers and those wanting to increase their fitness. B Not for people that use mobility aids. ❙ Up to one and a half miles in length ❙  Uses paved, firm surfaces, may D+ include some small inclines/declines ❙ Four plus miles in length ❙  Suitable for walkers new to exercise, ❙  Tend to be rural in nature with stiles, returning after injury and those who rough terrain and uneven ground like to walk at a steady pace. ❙ For confident walkers only.

C ❙ Up to two and a half miles in length ❙  Uses rougher paths, which may be uneven underfoot and include inclines/ declines ❙  Suitable for walkers wanting to increase their fitness slightly. Not for people that use mobility aids.

3 Dogs are welcome on our health How does this walks unless otherwise stated. If they programme work? do come we ask that they are kept on their leads at all times – thank This programme covers the whole of you. Daily walk listings for the entire South Gloucestershire, so in order to district, including weekends, are listed make it easier to find the walks you chronologically by date, but where want to attend we have given them there are two walks on the same day a key. In the top left-hand corner of we have listed them chronologically by each walk you will see some initials: time with the earlier walk listed first.

FPS Filton, Patchway and the Stokes Rural Walks FC Frampton Cotterell Rural walk listings are included in the KC Kings Chase chronological listings so make sure SYD Sodbury, Yate and Dodington you look out for the boot symbol. T Thornbury Rural walks are for the more able and Rural walks adventurous walker as they generally include stiles, steps, undulating ground, In addition to these initials we also have etc. Please double check the start a key to help you identify if a walk is time for the walks you want to suitable for you: attend – start times are different for each area and can alter again when special events are being Uneven ground held. Please try to arrive 10 – 15 minutes before the walk starts so Steps you can hear any announcements.

How to contact us Stile(s) Tel: 01454 868006 Email: [email protected] Toilets Web: www.southglos.gov.uk/ walkingforhealth Write: South Gloucestershire Council, Drinks available Dept for Environment & Community Services, PO Box 299, Health Wheelchair friendly Improvement, Civic Centre, High Street, Kingswood, BS15 0DR www.southglos.gov.uk/facebook Buggy friendly @sgloscouncil 4 FPS SYD Mon 3 March Tues 4 March Patchway & Over Tanhouse Lane D only (3.5 miles) 11am D only (4 miles) 10:30am

Coniston Community Centre, Coniston Brimsham Fields car park, Coopers Rd BS34 5LP Drive, Yate BS37 7YF Park in long-stay area by GP surgery. 222, X27 75, 625 A beautiful cross-country walk devised This walk explores Over with its fantastic by one of our volunteers, taking in Yate views across the Severn Vale. Rocks, wide open fields and part of the Please join us afterwards for refreshments Jubilee Way. in Community Centre café. Walk will be May be muddy if it has recently rained. muddy if it has recently rained. No facilities available at the venue.

FC KC Wed 5 March NEW Wed 5 March Walk Beside The Fields Hanham A & B (¼, ½ & 1 mile) 10:30am C only (3 miles) 2pm

Frog Lane Lounge Room, Hanham Methodist C & D (1.7 & 3.5 miles) 10:30am Church, Chapel Road BS15 8SD Church has its own car park. Outside The Badminton Arms PH, 44, 507, 581 Badminton Road, Coalpit Heath BS36 2QJ A lovely flat walk around quiet residential Park in far corner of pub car park. streets, including ‘Panorama walk’ with its fantastic views over Conham Vale and X42, 86, 222, 327, 342 the River Avon. Two walks including a NEW route, taking in wide open fields and woodland, offering ¼, ½ and one mile walks. Refreshments and toilets available at pub after walk. Due to the presence of cattle – please NO dogs. Sturdy footwear advised. 5 T SYD Fri 7 March Fri 7 March Thornbury Golf Course Yate Common D only (3 miles) 11am C only (2.5 miles) 10.30am

Mundy Playing Fields, off Kington Lane, Sunnyside Pavilion, Moorland Road, Thornbury BS35 2AR Yate, BS37 4BX Pavilion has its own car park. 201, 207, 309, 310, 312, 615, 622 X42, 86, 327, 342, 581 This lovely walk explores the countryside of Thornbury, including fab views of the An off road walk exploring Yate Severn. Common, which takes in the peace and This walk will be wet and muddy if it has quiet of this wide open space. recently rained. May be boggy underfoot if it has recently rained.

FPS FC Mon 10 March Tues 11 March Purdown Hilly Frampton Wander D only (3.5 miles) 11am A & B (¼, ½, & 1 mile) 10:30am

Sainsbury’s superstore car park, Fox The Tubbs Den Road, Stoke Gifford BS34 8SS C & D (2.4 & 4 miles) 10:30am

18, 73, 312, 319, 501, 502, 581, 625 Opposite the Truly Scrumptious Café, A hilly route exploring Purdown, including Frampton Cotterell BS36 2JX the Dower House, Duchess Pond and Parking on residential streets. woodland. 482, 483, 581 This walk will be wet and muddy if it has recently rained. Two varied walks including Tubbs Bottom, Robin Wood and the Frome. The A & B routes offer ¼, ½ and one mile walks. Refreshments and toilets available from café. May be muddy, sturdy footwear advised. Due to the presence of cattle please no dogs. 6 KC T Thurs 13 March Fri 14 March Bridgeyate Tytherington B (1.4 miles) & D (3 miles) 2pm D only (3.5 miles) 11am

Upstairs Room, Warmley Clock Tower, The Swan Inn at Tytherington, Duck Tower Road North BS30 8XU Street GL12 8QB Centre has its own car park. Parking available in pub car park.

43, 319 622

Two walks that weave their way around This lovely walk explores local woodland Warmley. The D route heads towards and quiet country lanes. The pub kitchen Bridgeyate using streamside paths, quiet closes at 2pm. residential lanes and the Bristol to Bath Includes a very steep section and will be Railway Path. very muddy if it is wet. May be a bit muddy in places if it has recently rained.

SYD FPS Fri 14 March Mon 17 March Goose Green & Frome Bradley Stoke Wander Valley / Ridgewood D+ only (4+ miles) 11am B (2.75 miles) & D (4 miles) 10.30am Outside of Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke Meet outside The Lawns Inn, Church BS32 9B2 Road BS37 5BG Centre has its own car park. Parking available in pub car park. 3B, 13, 73 482, 483, X27 A walk around Three Brooks Nature Two lovely walks around little known Reserve and Bradley Stoke. Lots of parts of northern Yate, including Ridge bird life to see and spectacular views of Wood. Please make use of The Lawns Inn Bristol from the “tump”. afterwards for drinks and lunch. May be There are some slopes, a few steps, muddy in places after rain. The pub opens uneven ground and exposed tree roots. at 12noon, no access to toilets before. May be muddy after rain.

7 KC SYD Thurs 20 March Fri 21 March NEW Stanshawes Court B (1.5 miles) & C (2.5 miles) 2pm A (1 mile), B (1.5 miles) & C (2.5 miles) 10:30am Bitton Railway Station, Bath Rd BS30 6HD Stanshawes Court, Stanshawes Court Station has its own car park. Drive, Yate BS37 4EA

42, 319, 332 342, X42, 482, 483

The B walk loops towards Cherry All three walks are on flat tarmac paths Gardens before returning along the through the estate via Kingsgate Park. peaceful Railway Path. The C walk The C walk then continues through the diverts off the Path into Willsbridge Mill estate on the south side of Rodford Way and Gardens. passing through the Abbotswood area May be muddy if it has recently rained. before returning to Stanshawes Court. Adjacent to St Pauls Catholic Primary School

T FPS Fri 21 March Mon 24 March Community Abbeywood A (up to ¾ mile), B (up to 1.5 miles), Woodlands D (3 miles) 11am D only (3.5 miles) 11am Outside of Filton Leisure Centre, Elm Thornbury Leisure Centre car park, Park BS34 7PS Alveston Hill BS35 3JB 555 309, 310, 312, 622 A revised version of this walk taking in A walk through Community Woodlands, quiet residential streets en route to the heading across fields to Vilner Farm. MOD site and back. An attractive, peaceful circuit with steep Refreshments are available afterwards inclines/declines. Refreshments available from The Ratepayer’s Arms. in the Leisure Centre café. May be muddy.

8 FC KC Tues 25 March NEW Wed 26 March Walk By The Glebe Blackhorse Emerson A & B (¼, ½, & 1 mile) 10:30am C (2.5 miles) 2pm

Huckford Outside The Badminton Arms PH, C & D (2 & 4 miles) 10:30am Badminton Road, Coalpit Heath BS36 2QJ Live and Let Live Pub, Park Lane, Park in far corner of pub car park. Frampton Cotterell BS36 2EF X42, 86, 327, 342 Park in pub car park. This walk was created by one of our very 222, 327 own walkers! This peaceful walk takes This picturesque walk follows sections you through quiet roads and footpaths, of the Frome Valley to explore Huckford passing beautiful ponds and a nature Quarry. Due to the nature of the walk – reserve along the way. please NO dogs. There is an optional steep section to Huckford. Refreshments and toilets available at the pub after walk.

SYD T Fri 28 March Fri 28 March Chipping Sodbury & Littleton - on - Severn The Ridge D only (3.5 miles) 11am C only (2.5 miles) 10.30am Outside The White Hart PH, The Village, Littleton-on-Severn BS35 1NR The Rugby Club car park, Ridings, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6PQ No direct buses

342, X42 A scenic walk along the , with fantastic views of both bridges. A peaceful walk exploring the historic Refreshments available from pub after High Street, Ridge Wood and parts of the walk. The walk is mainly along the . rough paths so sturdy footwear is Lots of cafés are available nearby for recommended. Pub will be open early to post-walk refreshments. Some uphill use their facilities. sections in the walk. 9 SYD KC Tues 1 April Wed 2 April Little Sodbury End Conham D only (3.5 miles) 10.30am D only (3 miles) 2pm

The Rugby Club car park, Ridings, Side Room, St. Aidan’s Church Hall, Fir Chipping Sodbury BS37 6PQ Tree Lane, St George BS5 8TZ Parking on residential streets. 342, X42 44, 45, 332 A lovely walk devised by one of our volunteers, this route takes you across A lovely walk taking in much of the Sodbury Common to Little Sodbury hidden green spaces and woodland before returning via wide open fields and that this area has to offer, including the Monarch’s Way. Dundridge Park, Conham Vale and Will be muddy if it has recently rained. Magpie Bottom. Lots of cafés are available nearby for May be muddy if recently rained. post-walk refreshments

SYD T Fri 4 April Fri 4 April Yate Rural Thornbury to Kington B & D (3.25 miles) 10.30am D only (4 miles) 11am

Brimsham Fields car park, Coopers Mundy Playing Fields, off Kington Lane, Lane, Yate BS37 7YF Thornbury BS35 2AR

222, X27 309, 310, 312, 622

A great walk through the country lanes A picturesque walk around Thornbury, of Yate. exploring the beautiful countryside Often muddy if it has recently rained. surrounding the historic town. Bring change for some fresh farm eggs en route. This walk contains stiles and will be very muddy if wet.

10 FPS FC Mon 7 April Tues 8 April NEW Patchway to Coalpit Heath Wander Almondsbury A & B (1/4, ½, & 1 mile) 10.30am D only (3.5 miles) 11am Bitterwell Lake & Coniston Community Centre, Coniston Ram Hill Fields Rd BS34 5LP C & D (2.5 miles & 3.75 miles) 10.30am Park in long-stay area by GP surgery. Miners Village Hall, Badminton Road, 75, 625 Coalpit Heath BS36 2QB This lovely flat walk takes you through X42, 86, 327, 342 Pegwell Woods and fields adjacent to the M5. A NEW route (¼, ½ and one mile Will be very muddy if it is wet. Contains available) and a pretty D route explore six stiles and some steps. the pleasant countryside around the village of Coalpit Heath.

KC SYD Thurs 10 April Fri 11 April Warmley Forest Chipping Sodbury & B (1 mile) & D (2.7 miles) 2pm Frome Valley B (1 mile) & C (2 miles) 10:30am Warmley Forest Visitors Centre, High St, Warmley BS30 8XP Rugby Club car park, Ridings, Chipping Centre has its own car park. Sodbury BS37 6PQ 43, 319 342, X42 Two lovely walks exploring the hidden The new B walk is a lap of the Diamond beauty of Warmley Forest Park, a Local Jubilee Path, completed in December Nature Reserve this area includes 2013. The C walk is an attractive walk wetland, woodland and wide open following sections of the Frome Valley spaces. Walkway and exploring Chipping This walk will be very muddy if it has Sodbury’s impressive High Street. recently rained. Lots of cafés are available nearby for post-walk refreshments. 11 T FPS Fri 11 April Mon 14 April Alveston – Old Down Ellen’s Wood D only (4 miles) 11am D only (3 miles) 11am

Outside The Ship Inn PH, Thornbury Rd, Farmyard adjacent to Lower Knowle Alveston BS35 3LL Farm, Monmouth Hill, Lower Parking available in pub car park. Almondsbury BS32 4ES

201, 309, 310, 312 No direct buses

A lovely countryside route which takes This walk visits Ellen’s Wood, the newest you from Alveston to Old Down via Lower private woodland in the Forest of Avon Hazel. planted in 2001-2. It will incorporate The Ship Inn is available for refreshments fields, woodland and country lanes. after the walk. May be muddy if it has The farmyard entrance is easy to miss, but recently rained. is close to some large conifers. May be muddy, sturdy footwear recommended.

KC FC Wed 16 April Wed 23 April Staple Hill Old Mill Lane & Centenary Field A (0.6 miles) & D (3.5 miles) 2pm A & B (¼, ½, & 1 mile) 10:30am

Resident’s Lounge, Hawthorne Gardens, Frome Valley & Algars Manor C & D (2 & 3 miles) 10:30am Broad St BS16 5PL Parking on residential streets. St Peters Church, Church Road, 7, 533, 689 Frampton Cotterell BS36 2AB Parking on residential streets. The A walk explores parts of Staple Hill’s beautiful Victorian Page Park, whilst the 222, 327, 482, 483, 581 D route, fondly known as Lovell’s Loop, Two lovely walks exploring the village explores Carson’s Copse, Rodway and of Frampton Cotterell and the delightful Siston Commons Frome Valley. The D walk contains May be muddy if it has recently rained. slopes, muddy sections and 15 stiles! There will be hot crossed buns! St. Georges Day cakes are available after the walk (min. £1 donation). 12 KC SYD Thurs 24 April Fri 25 April Frenchay Revised Dodington, B (1 mile) & C (3 miles) 2pm South Yate & Kingsgate A (up to ¾ mile) & D (3 miles) Oldbury Court car park, Oldbury Road, 10.30am BS16 2JH

5 Coffee Lounge, St Nicholas Family Centre, off of Chargrove, Abbotswood The B route takes in open spaces and BS37 4LG. Centre has its own car park. woodland within Vassall’s Park, the C route winds its way to before 620 following the River Frome back to the car The A walk takes in quiet footpaths in the park. surrounding area. The D walk is a new May be muddy in places after rain. C route devised by one of our volunteers, walk contains some ups and downs, which explores quiet footpaths and lanes including one steep incline. in the Kingsgate Park and Westerleigh Common. May be muddy in places after rain. D walk contains one stile.

T FPS Fri 25 April Mon 28 April Around the Castle Blaise Castle D only (3.5 miles) 11am Rhododendron Walk D only (3.5 miles) 11am Mundy Playing Fields, off Kington Lane, Thornbury BS35 2AR Blaise Castle car park, Kingsweston Rd, 309, 310, 312, 622 Lawrence Weston BS10 7QS

A walk passing through the lovely 40, 40A countryside of north Thornbury. This A circular walk around Blaise walk includes the Medieval Ponds. incorporating many of the estates dramatic natural features and historical buildings, including (hopefully) the Rhododendrons. 13 KC SYD Wed 30 April Fri 2 May Downend Central Riverside D only (3 miles) 2pm A (up to ¾ miles) & C (2.1 miles) 10:30am Shopper’s car park to the rear of Co-op, Downend Rd, Downend BS16 5UJ The Fox Inn, The Fox, Broad Lane, Yate BS37 7LD 4, 5, 18, 48, 312, 319, 342 Parking available in pub car park. This walk explores Downend’s King X27, 622 George V Playing Fields and also visits Britannia Woods, the site of the tragic Walk takes you along the Frome Valley airline crash in 1957. Walkway and quiet footpaths. This route contains uneven earth steps The Fox is available for lunch and and may be muddy. refreshments after the walk.

T SYD Fri 2 May Tues 6 May Alveston & Beyond Rangeworthy D only (3.5 miles) 11am D only (4 miles) 10.30am

Outside The Ship Inn, Thornbury Rd, The Rose & Crown Pub, Wotton Road, Alveston BS35 3LL Rangeworthy BS37 7NB Parking available in pub car park. 622 201, 309, 310, 312 A walk across fields and country lanes This walk covers flat land, with with sights of historic interest at every occasional steep inclines/declines across turn. surfaced and un-surfaced paths. Will be muddy if it has recently rained. Possibility of livestock in fields and The pub will be open before the walk will be muddy if it has recently rained. specifically to allow walkers access to the Refreshments and toilets available at pub toilets. Refreshments are available from after the walk. 12noon, if you would like food you may want to pre-order before the walk.

14 FC KC Wed 7 May Thurs 8 May Bury Hill Fort Warmley C (1.7 miles) & D (3 miles) 10.30am A (0.9 miles) & C (2 miles) 2pm

The Golden Heart Pub, Down Road, Upstairs Room, Warmley Clock Tower, Winterbourne BS36 1AU Tower Rd North BS30 8XU Please park at lower end of pub car park. Centre has its own car park.

342, X42 43, 319

An interesting route taking in the Frome Two peaceful walks exploring hidden Valley Walkway and open fields. lanes and footpaths nearby, including Pub available for refreshments and toilets the streamside path and Bristol to Bath after walk. Includes steep slopes, steps Railway Path. and stiles. May be muddy.

SYD T Fri 9 May Fri 9 May South Yate & Community Dodington Ramble Woodlands B (1 mile) & C (2.5 miles) 10.30am D only (3.5 miles) 11am

Shire Way Community Centre, Shire Mundy Playing Fields, off Kington Lane, Way, Yate BS37 8YS Thornbury BS35 2AR Centre has its own car park. 207, 309, 310, 312, 622 X42, 329, 342, 482, 483 A walk through Community Woodlands, The B walk, exploring parts of south heading across fields to Vilner Farm. Yate, is ideal for people who are returning An attractive, peaceful circuit with steep to exercise. The C route follows paths inclines/declines. Refreshments available through peaceful surroundings including in the Leisure Centre café. May be Lilliput Park. muddy.

15 FPS KC Mon 12 May Wed 14 May Almondsbury, St Annes Hortham & Rudgeway C (3 miles) 2pm D+ only (4.2 miles) 11am Scout Hut, by the Longwell Green Community Centre, Shellards Road The Swan Hotel, Gloucester Road, BS30 9DU Almondsbury BS32 4AA Please park in overflow car park. 507

201, 309, 310, 312 This is a pleasant walk through Willsbridge valley up to the church of St A circular walk through Almondsbury, Anne’s at Oldland. Hortham and Rudgeway incorporating Most of the walk is on footpaths and fields, lanes, woodland, quiet residential away from traffic on the main roads. It streets and a section of the A38. can be muddy after heavy rain, a few Please make use of the pub afterwards uneven surfaces in places. for refreshments and lunch.

SYD T Fri 16 May Fri 16 May Engine Common Tockington B (1 mile) & D (3 miles) 10:30am D only (3.5 miles) 11am

The Fox Inn, Broad Lane, Yate BS37 7LD Tockington Green, opposite The Swan Parking available in pub car park. Inn PH BS32 4NJ

X27, 622 622

This walk explores little known parts This beautiful walk takes you through of north Yate taking in meadows, old Elberton and Old Down. colliery workings and pathways. The pub opens at 12noon so May be a bit muddy in places if it please make use of it afterwards for has recently rained. Walk includes refreshments. Walk contains steep footbridges, stiles and uneven ground. inclines and declines. The pub opens at 12noon no access to toilets before.

16 FPS FC Mon 20 May Tues 20 May NEW Bristol Docks Wander By Frampton End Fields D only (3 miles) 11am A & B (¼, ½, & 1 mile) 10.30am

Meet outside , Iron Acton C & D (2.2 & 3.5 miles) 10.30am St Augustine’s Parade, Bristol BS1 4UZ Opposite Truly Scrumptious Café, 1, 2, 8, 9, 19, 40 Frampton Cotterell BS36 2JX Parking available on residential streets. A flat walk taking in many of the historic sites of Bristol Docks, including the 482, 483, 581 , SS Great Britain, The Pump A lovely walk taking a peek at sleepy Iron House and floating harbour. Acton village before returning through There are a wide range of cafés and the Frome Valley. Due to the presence of restaurants available nearby for post-walk cattle – please NO dogs on the D route. refreshments. Can be muddy and slippery - sturdy KC footwear advised. Thurs 22 May NEW SYD Leap Valley Strip Fri 23 May D (3.6 miles) 2pm Chipping Sodbury & Badminton Gardens, Beaufort Rd, Lilliput & Kingrove Downend BS16 6SG B (up to 1.5 miles) & D (3.25 miles) Please use overflow car park on Beaufort 10.30am Road. Rugby Club car park, Ridings, Chipping No direct routes available Sodbury BS37 6PQ A lovely walk exploring the Leap Valley 342, X42 and surrounding footpaths. Refreshments and toilets available at the The B route explores parts of Ridge Badminton Gardens café. A few slopes Wood, whilst the D walk heads south to may be slippery if wet. May be muddy in open countryside on the outskirts of Yate places and Sodbury. Lots of cafés are available nearby for post-walk refreshments. May be muddy. 17 T KC Fri 23 May Wed 28 May Thornbury to Kington Rodway D only (4 miles) 11am D only (3.6 miles) 2pm

Mundy Playing Fields, off Kington Lane, 1st Mangotsfield Scout Hut, Northcote Thornbury BS35 2AR Rd BS16 9HF Parking on residential streets. 309, 310, 312, 622 18, 49, 462, 533 A picturesque walk around Thornbury, exploring the beautiful countryside This lovely walk visits Mangotsfield surrounding the historic town. Bring Station, Pomphrey Hill and Mangotsfield change for some fresh farm eggs en Village. route. This walk contains stiles and will There are a few shallow steps to access be very muddy if wet. the venue.

SYD T Fri 30 May Fri 30 May Kingsgate Park & Thornbury & Beyond Stanshawe D only (3.5 miles) 11am B (up to 1.5 miles) & D (3 miles) Thornbury Leisure Centre car park, 10.30am Alveston Hill BS35 3JB

Outside the Pop Inn Café, West Walk, 309, 310, 312, 622 Yate Shopping Centre BS37 4AX This route explores countryside beyond Parking available in shopping centre car the A38, taking in fields, sections of the parks. Jubilee Way and stunning views of the 84, 86, 222, 342, 482, 483, 620, 689, area. X42 Refreshments are available in Leisure Centre café. Will be muddy if it has The B walk takes in the lovely Kingsgate recently rained. Park and duck pond, whilst the D walk follows peaceful routes through Kingsgate Park and the Frome Valley Walkway. May be a bit muddy in places if it has recently rained. 18 FPS SYD Mon 2 June Tues 3 June Filton Airfield The Three Ways D only (4 miles) 11am D only (4 miles) 10.30am

Burger King car park, The Venue, Rugby Club car park, Ridings, Chipping Merlin Road, BS10 7SR Sodbury BS37 6PQ

482 342, X42

A surprisingly rural walk exploring the A lovely rural walk taking in three of the Charlton Way to the rear of the Filton district’s best known walkways – the Airfield site. Frome, Monarch and Jubilee. Sturdy footwear recommended. No Sturdy footwear recommended. May facilities available at the venue. be some cattle en route. Lots of cafés are available nearby for post-walk FC refreshments.

Wed 4 June NEW KC Stroll Beside The Fields A & B (¼, ½, and 1 mile) 10.30am Thurs 5 June Bitton to Keynsham Blackberry Brake & D (3.5 miles) 2pm

Kendleshire Ponds Bitton Railway Station, Bath Bitton C & D (3.75 miles) 10.30am Railway Station, Bath Rd BS30 6HD Station has its own car park. Outside The Badminton Arms PH, Badminton Road, Coalpit Heath BS36 42, 319, 332 2QJ A scenic rural walk through fields and Park in far corner of pub car park. country lanes linking picturesque Bitton X42, 86, 222, 327, 342 Station with Keynsham Marina. Will be very muddy if it has recently Two attractive walks including a NEW rained. route through pleasant country lanes. The A & B routes offer ¼, ½ and one mile walks. Refreshments and toilets available at the Village Hall after the walk. May be muddy. 19 SYD T Fri 6 June Fri 6 June Chipping Sodbury Golf Oldbury Powerstation Course D+ only (4 miles+) 11am B (1.5 miles) & D (3 miles) 10.30am Outside of The Anchor Inn, Oldbury on Severn BS35 1QA Rugby Club car park, Ridings, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6PQ 613

342, X42 A lovely walk from Oldbury village to the Power Station Nature Reserve through The B walk takes in sections of the fields and country lanes. Frome Valley Walkway, whilst the D Food is served until 2pm in The Anchor route takes you through the Golf Course so please make use of the facilities after and some lovely countryside north of the walk. Please park in farthest car park. Chipping Sodbury. Lots of cafés available nearby for drinks/ lunch.

FPS KC Mon 9 June Thurs 12 June River Frome Hilly Cock Road Ridge D only (3.5 miles) 11am D only (3 miles) 2pm

Snuff Mills car park, River View, off Main Hall, Cadbury Heath Hall, School Broomhill Road, Stapleton Road, Cadbury Heath BS30 8EN BS16 1DL Hall has its own car park.

5, 13, 581 43, 45, 319, 533

This lovely but hilly route takes in much of Two lovely walks exploring hidden areas the Frome valley around Snuff Mills and of open space and greenery, including the . Barrs Court Moat and Cock Road Ridge. Route includes steep slopes and a Will be muddy in places if it has recently flight of 40 steps. Will be muddy if it has rained. recently rained.

20 SYD T Fri 13 June Fri 13 June The Lanes & Woods Alveston – Old Down A (¼, ½, & 1 mile) & C (1.9 miles) D only (4 miles) 11am 10.30am Outside The Ship Inn, Thornbury Rd, The Fox Inn, Broad Lane, Yate BS37 7LD Alveston BS35 3LL Parking available in pub car park. Parking available in pub car park.

X27, 622 309, 310, 312

This walk explores the quiet and peaceful A lovely countryside route which takes lanes through nearby countryside. you from Alveston to Old Down via Lower The Fox is available for lunch and Hazel. refreshments after the walk. The Ship Inn is available for refreshments after the walk. May be muddy if it has recently rained.

FPS SYD Mon 16 June Mon 16 June Three Stokes Parks Pucklechurch and A/B (¼, ½, 1 or 1.5 miles) D (3.5 miles) 11am Siston D only (4 miles) 10:30am

Outside Little Stoke Community Hall, The Fleur de Lis, Shortwood Road, Little Stoke Lane BS34 6HR Pucklechurch BS16 9RA Hall has its own car park. Parking on residential streets. 18, 501, 502, 625 620, 689 A lovely walk taking in parks of Little A lovely rural walk through quiet lanes Stoke, Bradley Stoke and Stoke Gifford. around Pucklechurch, offering wonderful Mostly on flat sturdy surfaces. countryside views. The Riverside Club is available for Some uphill and muddy sections. Toilets refreshments. Volunteers may be able to and refreshments available from the pub offer a detour on the day. after the walk.

21 FC KC Tues 17 June Wed 18 June Frampton Wander Pomphrey Hill A & B (¼, ½, & 1 mile) 10:30am A (up to ¾ miles) & C (2.5 miles) 2pm

Mays Hill & NEW Pomphrey Hill, Mangotsfield, Bristol BS16 C bus walk 9NF C & D (bus + 1.5 & 3 miles) 10:30am 18

A great walk with peaceful footpaths and Frampton Cotterell - corner of Church nice countryside views. Rd & Frampton End Rd. Opposite Truly Café will be open for your use after the Scrumptious Café BS36 2JX walk. Parking available on residential streets.

482, 483, 581

These are two great walks back through Mays Hill hamlet, country lanes and some fields. There are no steep hills or rough ground to go over on these walks. Bring bus pass or £1 bus fare for C walk. T

SYD Fri 20 June Thornbury to Kington Fri 20 June D only (4 miles) 11am Kingrove C only (1.7 miles) 10.30am Mundy Playing Fields, off Kington Lane, Thornbury BS35 2AR The Bell at Old Sodbury, Badminton 309, 310, 312, 622 Road BS37 6LL Parking available in the pub car park. A picturesque walk around Thornbury, exploring the beautiful countryside 41, 86, 620 surrounding the historic town. Bring This is a road and field walk following change for some fresh farm eggs en designated footpaths with great route. countryside views. This walk contains stiles and will be very There may be livestock in some fields. muddy if wet. 22 FPS KC Mon 23 June Wed 25 June Winterbourne Wander Wick D+ only (4 miles) 11am B (1.5 miles) & D (3 miles) 2pm

Flaxpits Lane car park, behind Co-op, Main Hall, Wick Village Hall, Manor Road, Winterbourne BS36 1JY Wick BS30 5RG Please park in the long-stay area. Hall has its own car park.

X27, 327, 581 620, 634, 625

A walk through fields, bridle paths and Two lovely walks through the beautiful tracks with some gradual inclines and countryside of Wick, including Golden stiles. Toilets and cafés available nearby. Valley Nature Reserve and the River There may be livestock in some fields. Boyd. Can be very muddy with uneven ground The D walk includes steep inclines and and exposed tree roots, sturdy footwear declines. Please join us after the walk for recommended. a cream tea courtesy of the volunteers.

SYD T Fri 27 June Fri 27 June West Yate & Frome Littleton - on - Severn Valley D only (3.5 miles) 11am B (1.5 miles) & D (3.5 miles) 10.30am Outside The White Hart Pub, The Village, Littleton-on-Severn BS35 1NR Outside Morrison’s supermarket, Station Road, Yate BS37 5PW No direct routes available Please DO NOT park in Morrison’s car A scenic walk along the River Severn, park. with fantastic views of both bridges. X27, 86, 327, 342, 581, 622 Refreshments available from pub after the walk. The walk is mainly along The B walk takes in pleasant rough paths so sturdy footwear is surroundings of north Yate. The D walk recommended. Pub will open early to takes in quiet streets west of the town use their facilities before the walk. centre, including a section along the River Frome. Refreshments and toilets available at café after the walk. 23 Family walks

Get outdoors, explore Join us for a free your local area and buggy walk have new adventures Enjoy one of the simplest and most effective forms of exercise you can do. with your family. Meet new friends These walks are a great way to spend Explore the local area time as a family, be active together, and These walks are perfect for parents or meet old and new friends. These walks grandparents that are new or returning run from the start dates shown but you to exercise. After the walk relax with a are welcome to join us for any of the cuppa and a chat. walks. Come rain or shine, we will be No need to book just turn up. walking. Please try to get to the meeting Meet at 10am for a led walk of place at least five minutes before the approximately 45 minutes starting time. Emersons Green Library Kingswood BS16 7AP Meet at St Stephen’s Junior School, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month Kingswood, BS15 1XD 4-5pm Kingsmeadow Community Flats Every Wednesday, starting 15 January 19 Barrington Close, BS15 4QD 2014 2nd Wednesday of every month Yate For further information contact: Meet at St Nicholas Youth Centre, Yate, Christina Wheeler BS37 4LG Walking for Health Project Worker 4.30-5.30pm 01454 863951 Every Thursday, starting 16 January 2014 0782 4081046 [email protected] If you’re interested in joining us or would like to get involved, please contact Carly Urbanski at 01454 868744 or carly. SGC CREATIVE DESIGN • 0000 | 01 | 14 [email protected] Printed on recycled paper S