Canals, aqueducts, countryside and quaint villages. All only a train ride away!

8.2 miles, 5 hours

Walk info

Meeting time 10:50am for an 11am start. We will wait for the 10.22am train from Bristol if it is delayed.

Meeting point Meet outside Bradford-on-Avon train station. Or, meet outside Bristol Temple Meads at 10am to catch the 10.22am train to Bradford-on-Avon.

Difficulty Moderate. It’s 3hrs40 walking time. There’s a slightly steep ascent and slow incline at the start, then a steep descent about halfway, then mostly flat along canal paths the rest of the way.

Route OS Maps route

Toilets Public toilets at the start and end of the route.

Cafe/pub We’ll go to the Canal Tavern or the Lock Inn Cafe afterwards.

Lunch stop Bring a packed lunch with you.

Public transport You can get the 10.22am train from Bristol Temple Meads (£14 return - please email queerhikingbristol@gmail.com if cost is a barrier and we might be able to help out). Regular trains back to Bristol.

Parking Zone B of the Train Station car park - £4.10 for 5 hours or £7.30 all day.

Leaders Hannah and Abi.

Dogs Dogs are welcome on the walk but it’s likely there will be livestock so they will need to be on a lead.

Access info The walk is on country paths, mostly through fields and gravel canal paths. There might be some stiles. Not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.