BRISTOL AMBLERSSPRING –FEBRUARY/MAY 17

(Formerly St Pauls & Easton Walking Group)

DATE / WALK / MEET,TRAVEL &FINISH / DESCRIPTION & LEADERS / SYMBOLS
Fri
3rd FEB / BISHOPSTON WINDOW WONDERLAND
EVENING WALK / Neptune’s Statue 6.15pm for 6.37pm No.75/76 bus, 7pm Gloucester Road: Nevil Road stop Finish: Bristol Flyer PH approx 8.30pm / A gentle walk around the streets of Bishopston to view the fantastic illuminated window displaysof residents, community groups & local businesses Led byJohn B/Annette / / / / /
Thurs
9th FEB / STOKE BISHOP
CAMPUS GARDENS / College Green(Pa)Bus Stop 1020for 1029 No 16
1050 at Hyatt Baker Hall
Finish:Uni Café 1300 for No 16 bus / Stroll around the University Gardens with our new Walk Leader - who was the gardener there. Take in the amazing view
Led by William / Lyn T / / / / /
Tues
14th FEB / VALENTINE’S DAY CLEVEDON WALK / BrIstol Bus Station Bay 10 1025 for 1050 X6 bus
1145Clevedon Kings Rd Stop
Finish:approx 1245 Clevedon Pier / Celebrating John B’s Walk Leading 4th Anniversary.A walk along Clevedon’s cliff-top “Lovers Path” from Ladye Bay to the pier. Bring along a short love poem to read wear something red (blushes?)Led by John B / Margi / / / / /
Weds
22nd FEB / PART OF THE MALAGO TRAIL / Neptune’s Statue 1015 for 1030 Finish:Imperial Park approx 1230for buses to City Centre / A linearwalk partly on Malago Greenway, then Hartcliffe Way Crox Bottom ending at Imperial Park for multiple cafes Led by Maurice /John T / / / /
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Tues
28th FEB / GLOUCESTER / Temple Meads station foyer 0920 for 0940 train(£6.20return Groupsave)
Finish:1440 Temple Meads / Another chance to see the historic buildings of the city centre and docks areas. There are many beautiful buildings to admire, including of course the stunning cathedral Led by Jon L / Annette / / / / /
Thurs
9th MAR / PRECINCT WALK / College Green(Pa) Bus Stop 1015 for 1023 No 72
1034 Cotham Hill Bus Stop
Finish:1300 at Museum Gardens / Through the Homeopathic Hospital Gardens and Uni campus, along an elevated walkway above gardens and through Royal Fort Gardens. A few steps up and lots of steps down
Led by William / John B / / / / /
Fri
17th MAR / ST PATRICK’S DAY WALK
Walkers Feedback / 1000 Nelson St.for 48/49 to Fishponds. Loos in Morrisons before making our way along the cycle path towards Old Market for 1230 walkers meeting at The Assembly, West St / Trivia re the authenticity of leprechauns!! Back- ground on St Patrick, wear something green or funny earrings-little prize for the strangest item Led by Margi / Jane
Followed by Walkers Feedback Meeting / / / / /
Mon
20th MAR / EAST BRISTOL
MEANDER / Neptune’s Statue 1000 for 1014 No.76 bus, 1030at Bedminster City Farm, Philip Street
Finish: Kim’s Kaff approx 1230 / An exploration of the parks, paths, tunnels and bridges from Bedminster to St Annes via Windmill Hill, The Dings and Netham
Led by John B / John T / / / / /
Thurs
30thMAR / MARCH MEET UP- EAST &
CENTRAL PARTNERSHIP WALK / Neptune’s Statue1020 for 1030 No.7 bus,1050at Beehive Centre, WhitehallBS5 7AWfor 1100 set off
Finish1230 at Beehive.
Refreshments will be provided afterwards (bring sandwiches if extra hungry) / Join other health walkers to stroll in St George Park and nearby green spaces. There are three choices of walk-1, 2 & 3 miles.
The level one walk is accessible
Led by Lyn T / Maurice / / / / /
/ 0.5 - 1 mile /
30 – 45 minutes
Weds
5th APR / CHIPPING SODBURY/
GOOSE GREEN / Bristol Bus Station Bay 15 1015 for 1032 No.47 bus,
1140 Chipping Sodbury, Wickwar Rd
Finish:Goose Green 1315 for X46 / Along the Frome then North along wooded paths beside the old quarry then West across to Goose Green and pub lunch. May be muddy patches.
Led by John B / Annette / / / / /
Mon
10th APR / PORTISHEAD SCULPTURE TRAIL / Bristol Bus Station Bay1005 for 1020 No.X3 bus
1100 at Waitrose, Portishead Docks
Finish:1300 Waitrose / Take in some sea air and discover some of the 30 public artworks by over 20 artists around the Marina Led by Lyn T / Lin L / / / / /
Thurs
20th APR / WESTBURY ON TRYM TO
SEA MILLS / College Green 1000 for 1015 approx No.1 bus,approx 1045Westbury Village bus stop Finish:12noon approx at Sea Mills cafe / By paths parks on a new route for an old walk avoiding the golf course. Across to the Bottom end of Coombe Dingle we follow the Trym to the Cafe in the Square. Led by John B / Jane / / / / /
Fri
28th APR / ASHTON COURT / Neptune’s Statue 1000 for 1015
Finish:1200Ashton Court Mansion café. Return bus from Bower Ashton / Along the CUT to Cumberland Basin, over to Ashton Court Estate for views across South Bristol Led by William / Maurice / /
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Mon
8th MAY / CARDIFF / Temple Meads station foyer 0935for0956 for train(£8.60 return Groupsave) Finish:1300 Cardiff.Trains every half hour take about 45mins / A walk in the city centre, looking at some of its historic buildings, and then into beautiful Bute Park. Refreshments in park cafe or back in town
Led by Jon L / Annette / / / / /
Mon
26th MAY / THE FROME STAGE 2 / 1000 Neptune for 1015 approx. No.24 bus
Finish: Fishpond approx. 1230
Finish: / TheFrome Valley Walkway is 18 miles in total – covered over four walks–this is phase 2-Eastville Park, Snuff Mills & Vassals Park
Led by Margi /Jane or Lyn / / / / /