ST PAULS & EASTON WINTER OCT15 - JAN 16

DATE WALK MEET, TRAVEL & FINISH DESCRIPTION & LEADERS SYMBOLS From Eastville Park by footpaths & by-ways to cross Tues Rupert Street, city centre 10:00 for EASTVILLE/ Clay Bottom and St George’s Park descending to the 6th 10:15 No.49 bus Stop Hg ST ANNES Avon and cafe. No.36 bus back OCT Finish: Approx 12:30 Kim’s Kafe Led by John B / Annette

Mon Bus station 10:00 for the Around the beautiful old town and surrounding

12th BERKELEY 10:15 88 bus countryside. Could be muddy if wet OCT Finish:14:56 Bristol Bus Station Led by Michael / Lyn

Weds Bristol Bus station 10:00 for the This walk takes in Sharpness docks and the end of st 21 SHARPNESS 10:15 88 bus the canal OCT Finish:14:56 Bristol Bus Station Led by Michael / Jane

Neptune’s Statue at 10:00 Following a new trail we will stop & learn about over Tues BRANDON HILL TREE WALK then Finish: 12:30 top floor V shed 20 trees, both native and exotic, in a new leaflet 27th WALKERS Wetherspoons for walkers launched in May. Good views Then Walkers OCT MEETING feedback meeting Feedback Meeting. Led by Nicola / John B A walk along this shared use path through south Tues Bristol Bus Station 09:50 for the 2 TUNNELS Bath, includes two lit tunnels (one more than one mile 3rd 10:03 X39 bus BATH long) Walk finishes at pub in Midford for lunch and NOV Finish:15:00 Bristol Bus Station buses back. Over 4 miles. Led by Jon / Jane

Fri Bristol Bus Station (Bay 17) 10:20 for Exploring Saltford's history & natural history on foot

13th SALTFORD 10:30 X39 bus using local footpaths & bridleways NOV Finish: 2pm (X39 back to Bristol) Led by Simon Carpenter / Lyn

Broadmead Sails (junction of Union Short walk exploring the lower slopes of Kingsdown Thurs Street and The Horsefair) 10:00 & St Andrews, including a walk in St Andrews Park. 19th ST ANDREWS Finish: 12:00 including time for Refreshments at end in cafe, either in the park or NOV refreshments Road. Led by Jon / Annette A gentle paved walk through & down Weds EMERSON’S Rupert St Bus Stop Hg 10:00 for GREEN TO Rodway Hill to cross Siston Common. Ends 25th 10:15 X48 bus. Arrive: 10:46 GRIMSBURY Grimsbury Farm for lunch and No.42 bus back. NOV Finish: approx 12:15 at Grimsbury FARM Led by John B / John T

Tues Bristol Bus station 10:00 for the This walk takes in the Marina, new lifeboat station, PORTISHEAD 1st 10:15 X3 bus Finish:14:00 Bristol the coast to the South & Battery Point COAST DEC Bus Station Led by Michael / John B / Jane

Tues BATH XMAS Bristol Bus Station 09:50 for the A short walk in central Bath, finishing at the 8th MARKET 10:03 X39 bus Finish:12:00 in Bath Christmas Market Led by Jon / Annette DEC

By paved urban footpaths & back roads through Leap Weds Rupert St Bus Stop Hg 10:00 for EMERSONS TO Valley nature reserve, north over the M4 to 16th 10:15 X48 bus. Arrive: 10:46 Hambrook & a choice of three pubs & 46/X46 bus DEC Finish: approx 12:30 Hambrook back. Led by John B / Jane Mon City Centre Neptune Statue 10:15 for 21st COOMBE Lovely parkland walk with open views. 10:30 No 3 bus. DEC DINGLE/SHIRE Led by Michael / John B Finish:14:30 City Centre

Mon Walk from Grand Pier to Uphill along the beach if Bristol Bus Station Bay 09:50 for 28th WESTON-S-M weather permits. A climb up to church at end - but 10:00 X1 bus DEC TO UPHILL can be missed should you not want to. Option to walk Finish:13:00ish at Uphill back on paths to the prom Led by John T / Lyn Temple Meads station entrance Through and a landscaped industrial Fri SEVERN BEACH 10:50 for 11:16 Severn Beach. Buy estate. Over the m’way & along a closed B-Road to 8th TO EASTER single fare £2. Arrive: 11:53 . Pub lunch & 625 bus to Cribbs JAN COMPTON Finish: approx 13.30 E Compton Causeway for buses home Led by John B / Jane

Mon CLIFTON City Centre Neptune Statue 10:10 for Explore the delights of Clifton village, then down the th 11 VILLAGE TO 10:20 No 8 bus. Finish:13:00 City Hill, to explore the recent development at JAN M SHED Centre Harbourside. Led by Michael / John T

Bristol Bus Station Bay 13 at 10:00 A short circular exploration of this often by-passed Weds th for 10:20 No.78 Thornbury bus. village. Walk ends at garden centre café followed by 20 Arrive: 1103. Finish: approx 12:15 short uphill walk to A38 & the 78 bus back JAN at Garden Centre Led by John B / Annette Thurs 10:15 outside Beefeater Bristol Walk from St Pauls to Old Market taking in the history ST PAULS/ 28TH Fashion Haymarket, BS1 3LR and sights of the area OLD MARKET JAN Finish: 12:30 in Old Market Led by John T / Lyn

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WINTER OCT 15 – JAN 16

ST PAULS & EASTON WALKING GROUP’

Welcome to the St Pauls & Easton Walking Group walks programme. We are a friendly and welcoming group so hope you can be persuaded to come along and join us. As well as walks in the city and countryside, we also try and engage our minds by offering walks that nourish our interest in history, the arts and the sciences Forest of Dean Walk We offer weekly, free, healthy walks of up to 3 miles. Walk Leader Contact Numbers We meet locally, or in the City Centre, and welcome new walkers. Walks are led by two trained volunteers supported John Beales 07802 268 839 by Bristol City Council Michael Romain 07818 000 849 Before your first walk with our walking group you will need to John Townsend 07910 138 699 fill in a short starter form (each walks group have their own Jon Lucas 07905 314 387 database). Please arrive 10 minutes early, or print off (from Jane Sessions 07806 409 535 the BCC web pages below), complete in advance, and print a copy to bring with you Annette Virgo 07740 996 554 Lyn Townsend 07960 788 189 We ask that all walkers arrive at least 5 minutes before the advertised time so the walk can start promptly Please avoid ringing walk leaders in the evenings. Bear in mind they are volunteers, and pleased to answer your query, but not If you have additional needs or any queries please call Nicola always available. A text is better if possible Ferris: 0117 3521283 / 07810506738 email [email protected] to discuss, otherwise just turn up. Bus Travel - we often use buses to take us to the start of our walks Please note that bus times may be subject to changes.. Bus Please feel welcome to join the walks timetables and travel information can be found at: Traveline: 0871 200 2233 www.traveline.info or go to: www.bristol.gov.uk/healthwalks www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southwest/bristol/map/bristol.php

Travel details are correct at time of printing www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

This programme offers walks of between 2 & 3 miles in length. Tues 20 Oct: Partnership Walk -Out and about in Hengrove

The symbols overleaf are a guide to choosing a suitable walk. Join other health walkers from all over Bristol this Autumn for a Occasional longer walks of over 3 miles may be offered for more walk and social hosted by Linkage and Hengrove Park Leisure! experienced walkers & these will be clearly identified with the Bring a packed lunch. Tea / coffee provided. symbol Margi 07474 228 585 will meet walkers from St. Pauls and

Easton and Bedminster and Southville linkage at 9.45am at When possible, different length options are offered to Colston Hall to take the bus to Hengrove together. accommodate walkers of varying levels and interests Or come independently to Hengrove Park Leisure Centre, Hengrove Way, 10:45am for an 11:00 walk start. The rain won’t stop us walking but weather, transport or other 1, 2, 3 mile walk options: Hengrove Plaza, the Mounds and issues may alter the planned route Crox Bottom (and top!)

Please remember Training Opportunities - booking essential for all courses  dress appropriately for the weather (contact Nicola Ferris – details at bottom of page)  bring water, refreshment money and bus fare or Unless otherwise stated all sessions will be at bus pass to each walk Elim Church, 3-15 Jamaica Street, BS2 8JP

 wear suitable, supportive footwear Health Walks Training, Tuesday 6 October, 10am–4pm.  walk to increase breathing but not to exhaust Health Champion Training for Walk Leaders  do not walk if you feel unwell Tues 15 & Wed 16th Sept: 2 day accredited course (by Royal  remember to bring any necessary medication Society of Public Health) giving candidates the confidence &

knowledge to signpost & advise walkers, friends & family in health & wellbeing matters. Candidates can achieve a Level 2 RSPH Understanding Health Improvement. New walks in Bristol Dementia Inclusion and awareness: Croft End Walk – Speedwell / St. George: 2.5 – 3 mile Tues 22 & Tues 29 Sept, 9.30-12.30pm Two half day Thursday evening walk with Catherine and Julie. Meet and workshops, maximum 10 in group. Held at Hartcliffe Nursing finish at Croft End Church. Catherine: 07962 580 922 Home, 15 Murford Avenue, Hartcliffe BS13 9JS Macmillan Wellbeing Walk: For people affected by cancer. Wed morns, start and finish at the Macmillan Wellbeing Centre, Southmead Hospital. Helen France: 0117 414 7051. For information on other health walk groups in Bristol please South Plaza Work Place walk: A new work place walk is contact Nicola Ferris: 0117 3521283 / 07810506738 email being set up this summer by the Bristol CCG - open to all South [email protected] or visit Plaza workers. Sharon Sexton: 0117 900 2539 www.bristol.gov.uk/healthwalks