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Wraxall from Tyntesfield
Visorando Member
3.18 mi
+407 ft
-400 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Wraxall and Failand (North Somerset)
A short walk in Somerset to the southwest of Bristol. The circular toute includes the village of Wraxall and also provides the opportunity to explore the grounds and parkland of the National Trust's Tyntesfield.
Easton in Gordano, around Portbury and Summerhouse Woods
1.92 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
1h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pill and Easton-in-Gordano (North Somerset)
This is a pleasant two-mile walk that takes in a variety of hills and woods. There are still quite a few stiles to climb so not as accessible as some walks at the moment.
Easton-in-Gordano via West Tanpit Wood and Windmill Hill
5.02 mi
+525 ft
-525 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pill and Easton-in-Gordano (North Somerset)
A circular walk through the rolling countryside of North Somerset with views of the Severn Estuary.
Pill, Circular - Watchhouse Hill
3.47 mi
+167 ft
-177 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Pill and Easton-in-Gordano (North Somerset)
This is a circular walk from Pill.
Blaise Castle Steep via Henbury Golf Course
2.49 mi
+256 ft
-253 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from City of Bristol
A moderate walk suitable for a family with older children but unsuitable for wheels. Takes you through quieter parts of the Blaise estate and Henbury gold course.
Clifton Down
1.44 mi
+246 ft
-171 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from City of Bristol
It is 150 years since The Clifton and Durdham Downs (Bristol) Act, 1861 secured the Downs as a place of recreation for us all – forever. This trail and a second trail exploring Durdham Down celebrate this anniversary and explore the rich and fascinating history of the Downs.
Kings Weston Down
2.98 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from City of Bristol
Walk passing by Iron Age Hill Fort, Echo Gate, Arbutus walk, Kingsweston Down and wildflower meadows.
Castle
0.77 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from City of Bristol
Built in 1795 for John Scandret Harford by William Paty. A solid, simple design placed on a rise so as to appear bigger. Harford was responsible for commissioning landscape architect Humphrey Repton and thereafter, architect John Nash who designed the Orangery, Dairy and nearby Blaise Hamlet. More ornate additions representing a Greek classical influence were made to both the exterior and interior of the house from 1832-3 by C R Cockerell on instruction from J S Harford Jnr.
Gorge
1.12 mi
+118 ft
-121 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from City of Bristol
The gorge is at its deepest below Lover’s Leap. You can see massive cliffs of steeply tilted white Carboniferous Limestone. It is difficult to see exactly how the Gorge was formed. It would have been directly influenced by the most recent Ice Age up to 100,000 years ago.
Royals and St Mary’s Church
1.53 mi
+174 ft
-161 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from City of Bristol
The Church of St Mary the Virgin dates back to 1093, with various rebuilding over the years until an extensive refurbishment in 1878. Look out for two notable graves; an obelisk memorial to the Egyptologist Amelia Edwards and coloured head and foot stones of ‘Scipio Africanus’, a negro slave.
Rhododendron
2.44 mi
+246 ft
-262 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from City of Bristol
Passing by Goram’s Chair, Tarn Lake, Beech Cathedral, Lily Pond, Rhododendron Walk, Rustic Lodge, Woodman’s Cottage.
Durdham Down
2.22 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from City of Bristol
It is 150 years since The Clifton and Durdham Downs (Bristol) Act, 1861 secured the Downs as a place of recreation for us all – forever. This trail and a second trail exploring the Promenade and Observatory Hill celebrate this anniversary and explore the rich and fascinating history of the Downs.
Redwick
4.88 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Redwick (Newport)
A pleasant mix of rural footpaths and a refreshing coastal walk. Many stiles and narrow footbridges to cross, however, fields can be very muddy throughout winter. Limited car parking opposite Redwick Church.
Look out for the distinct Redwick Circular Walk Waymark Disc.
Canford Park, Blaise and Henbury Golf Course loop
1.92 mi
+226 ft
-230 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from City of Bristol
Lovely walk in north Bristol slightly off the most obvious paths in Blaise Estate.
Magor Caldicot Levels
6.15 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Magor with Undy (Monmouthshire)
An easy circular walk starting and finishing in the village of Magor, Monmouthshire; taking in the village of Redwick, the Caldicot Levels and the Wales Coastal Path. Follows relatively quiet country lanes and farm tracks plus along the sea wall following the WCP. Very flat!
Sandford Wood and Batch
3.61 mi
+650 ft
-650 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Winscombe and Sandford (North Somerset)
From Railway Inn, the walk includes 3 short but stiff climbs, plus 3 stiles. First climbing up Sanford Hill, Lyncombe Hill and Mendip Trail to Sandford Quarry. It later follows a track past site of a Roman Villa before descending to Railway Inn.
In Mendip Hill
3.91 mi
+554 ft
-545 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Shipham (Somerset)
Walk through Rowberrow Warren which is a beautiful woodland, set on a hillside with large paths.
Llanwern Hill
3.11 mi
+161 ft
-177 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bishton (Newport)
An exhilarating walk with some steep inclines and declines requiring sturdy footwear but there are fine views along the way.
Gwent Levels
9.30 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
4h 15
Easy
Departure from Nash (Newport)
NewportWetlands Reserve is a nationally important haven for wildlife and is a designated National Nature Reserve. There is an amazing variety of wild birds, wildlife and flora.
An exhilarating mostly level walk on hard surface paths around the reserve. Generally flat rural footpaths with stiles and gates to negotiate as you leave the reserve. Walkers are encouraged to find an alternative route between point 2 and 3 during the nesting season.
Cheddar Gorge
Association / Club / Walk leader12.95 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,142 ft
1.5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Winscombe and Sandford (North Somerset)
A superb expedition through historic Axbridge to one of England’s most spectacular landforms.
Winscombe & the East Well
2.64 mi
+75 ft
-98 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Winscombe and Sandford (North Somerset)
A short, level walk along a former railway line and green lanes to a historic spring and village church.
Crook Peak
8.11 mi
+925 ft
-945 ft
4h 30
Difficult
Departure from Winscombe and Sandford (North Somerset)
An energetic climb from a pretty village is rewarded by superb views over the Somerset Levels.
Callow Drove & Shute Shelve Tunnel
4.24 mi
+656 ft
-673 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Winscombe and Sandford (North Somerset)
Fine views from the Mendip ridge, with an easy return through a disused railway tunnel.
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