UPDATED 7 January 2026, SO’H
Walks Programme for Jan-April 2026: updated 7/1/26
January 11th – Saltford
Sue and Liz are leading a 6 mile walk. We will park at The Shallows car park, no charges in winter, cross the Bristol – Bath cycle path and head up to Kelston, passing the Bath soft cheese cafe. Then there is a long climb up to Prospect Stile: great views . We go round the Bath race course to North Stoke and then down hill and along the river back to Saltford.
Meet at Cross Elms at 9.30 as usual
If you are going to the start let Liz or Sue know.
Directions: Get on to the A4 towards Bath. In Saltford take a left turn into Norman Road. Continue straight on into the High Street then turn right just before the Bird in Hand pub into The Shallows. The carpark is about 500 yards on the right.
Thursday 15th January – “Brunel’s Footsteps”
Margaret Ruse is leading a 3.5 miles walk (2.5-3 hours at leisurely pace, plus stops). Grade E
LINEAR walk from Temple Meads to Clifton Suspension Bridge. (Walk 3 from “Walking Bristol” Central+ South, Bristol City Council and Bristol Ramblers). OS map 155. Bristol. All hard-surface so boots not necessary. Some steps and one moderately steep ascent up Granby Hill. Meet outside main entrance to Temple Meads Station at 10.30.
Buses 1, 2,2a to Temple Meads. Train from Clifton Down Station at 10.00. Buses 8, 505,5 from end of walk OR walk may be shortened by taking bus back along Hotwells Rd towards Centre.
Coffee stop and loos at Underfall Yard. Cafes/pubs at end of walk for those who wish.
Please use WhatsApp if queries on day of the walk.
Saturday 24th January – Batheaston
Ram is leading an 8 mile walk . Grade B. due to 3 steep hills. The only available car park spacing is by the church in Northend village. So parking is easier on Saturday due to no service.
Thursday 12th February – Compton Martin
Ian Bickerton is leading a 5.5 mile walk
Start Point: We will meet at Cross Elms Lane for car sharing at 9.30am on……We will then make our way to the Ring O’ Bells pub, Compton Martin, on A368, BS40 6JE (OS Explorer 141 – grid reference: 542 570). Not normally a problem parking in the large pub car park as long as we use the pub afterwards.
Details of Walk: Very scenic circular walk of around 5.5 miles with great views over Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes. There is a long steep climb at the start of the walk but after that it is fairly leisurely. A few stiles.
Refreshments: Very pleasant pub at the end of the walk for those who can stay. If you want to eat there, may be best to book a table in advance.
Saturday 14th February – Wellow
Christine Moore is leading an 6 mile walk
Thursday 26th February – Westbury-on-Trym Heritage Trail
Andy is leading a short and informative walk followed by a pub lunch. Grade E
Sunday 1st March – Thornbury
Alisin Shaw is leading a 7 mile circular on the outskirts of Thornbury . Starting at the Rock Street car park which at present is free on Sundays. Due to road works cars will need to enter Thornbury via the Oldbury on Severn junction off A38. Walk has 2 gentle up hill sections and 2 stiles a fair distance is on tarmac surfaces. Grade C.
Thursday 5th March
Saturday 14th March – Malmesbury
Andy and Lorna are leading an 8 mile walk from Malmesbury to Great Somerford and Little Somerford GR933875 OS Explorer 168. 33 miles each way. Grade D.
Thursday 19th March ” Sea Mills, Sneyd Park and the Downs”.
Margaret Ruse is leading a Grade D. 5 miles circular walk. OS map Exp 154
Meet 09.30 at Cross Elms Lane ready to walk from there. Boots advised, ditto poles if you use them. Coffee stop on route (bring own coffee).
Sunday 29 March – Llangorse Lake
Steve Day is leading an 8 mile walk. Meet at Cross Elms at 9am
Thursday 9th April – Stanton Drew
David McGregor is leading a Stanton Drew and Pensford circular walk with lunch at Druid Arms. 5 miles Grade D
Sunday 12th April – Steart Marshes
Mark Stanford is leading an 8 mile walk at this nature reserve which is popular with bird watchers. Mainly flat. Grade C
Thursday 23th April – tba
Sunday 26th April – Chipping Sodbury
Ram is leading a 9 mile walk . Grade B
Where we’ve been
2024 photos here, 2023 photos here, 2022 photos here, 2021 photos here, 2020 photos here, 2019 photos here, 2018 photos here.
Stoke Lodge Ramblers 