Short walks around Coalpit Heath and Frampton Cotterell

To help people enjoy the beautiful countryside surrounding Coalpit Heath and Frampton Cotterell, Village Action have provided a round-up of walks organised by local groups. These walks are around 3 to 4 miles in length and suitable for most people though at times they can be muddy and sometimes involve crossing stiles.

Heritage trails online

Local walk booklets Hatters’ Trails in South Gloucestershire and Heritage walks in Frampton Cotterell and Coalpit Heath have now been made available on the South Glos website. Why not try out a local walk this Easter Bank Holiday weekend?

Free local walking guides

If you want to get out and about in our area this summer, get your hands on a free walking booklet from South Glos Council. Each booklet contains easy-to-follow maps, photographs and historical information and walks include the Frome Valley Walkway and the Dramway. You can order a free copy of any of the guides by ringing 01454 863592 or download them from the Council's website.

Walk the River Frome in a day - Sunday 4 July 2010

Take the Challenge!

Follow the River Frome for 20miles from its source at the edge of the Cotswolds to the River Avon in Bristol. A lovely walk along the river valley that winds its way through a variety of attractive landscapes, filled with wildlife and local heritage.

A coach to the start point leaves Bristol at 8am. Additional pick ups at Frenchay, Winterbourne, Frampton Cotterell, Yate and Chipping Sodbury. Finish at your coach pick up point for a shorter walk.

Walk starts at 9am. Approximate finish time (Bristol): 7pm

For more information and to book your place, contact:
Paula Spiers, Avon Frome Partnership Officer
Tel: 0117 922 4325
paula.spiers@bristol.gov.uk

Maximum 60 places
Cost £3 per person, payable on booking

You are welcome to join at the start point but parking is limited and you must make your own return transport arrangements.

Find out more on local walks

There are free leaflets to download from the South Glos Council website on The Dramway, The Frome Valley Walkway and other walks throughout the area.

FREE launch event for new walks leaflets!

For some time a dedicated band of local walkers and councillors have been working on a series of leaflets based on walks between local churches.

The leaflets will be launched at an open event in Chipping Sodbury Town Hall on Saturday 2nd May from 10 am to 12 noon. There will then be an organised walk from St John's to St Mary's Church in Yate.

Please come drop in, collect your FREE walks leaflets and maybe join us on the inaugural walk!

Art walks

South Gloucestershire Council is running a series of Art Walks in conjunction with the Walking to Health Scheme. You can view the leaflet on the South Glos website.