Wessex Wanderer Walks
Guided Walk
19 Shaston Crescent
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2EB
Tel: 01305 263759
WESSSEX WANDERER – PUBLIC WALKS
Public Guided Walks from stations on the Weymouth to Bristol Railway Line.
This programme of public walks from stations on the Bristol-Weymouth line organised and led by experienced leaders of the Ramblers’ Association from Avon, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire has been running successfully for over 15 years. There is no charge and no need to book in advance. The walks are supported by the Heart of Wessex Community Rail Partnership and First Great Western.
A programme can be obtained by sending a SAE to the Walks Co-ordinator, 19 Shaston Crescent, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2EB or by looking on www.avon-ramblers.org.uk
GENERAL INFORMATION
Times of trains shown are:
W = Weymouth BTM = Bristol Temple Meads
C = circular Ln = linear BP = Bring bus pass
Pace
Leisurely, L
Medium, M
Strenuous, S
Pub Lunch - PL
Picnic Lunch - PN
Train Times are indicated only and may vary by several minutes. Please check latest timetables or call National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950
No need to book. Buy a day return ticket to the relevant station. For linear walks buy a ticket to the station that is furthest from your departure station.
Request stops: Chetnole, Yetminster, Thornford and Avoncliff are Request Stops. Please advise the conductor on the train that you wish to alight at a request stop. When joining at request stops, signal clearly to the driver to stop the train.
Tickets: Groups of three or four individuals can travel together for the price of two on Cheap Day Returns or Savers on Group Save tickets. A Day Ranger ticket may be more economical for a longer journey if you do not have a Seniors or Network rail card.
Please wear strong shoes/walking boots and waterproofs, and bring drinks and food.
Sorry NO DOGS can be allowed on the walks.
Any other enquiries about the walks call the leader or the Programme Co-ordinator 01305 263759.
Whilst every care will be taken to keep to the advertised programme, walks leaders reserve the right to make changes to suite weather conditions, the needs of the party or any other unforeseen circumstances.
Saturday 2 October
Trains: W 08.50 arr. Bruton 10.00 or BTM 08.40 arr. 09.48
Ln, 9 miles via Shepton Montague to Castle Cary
Return trains: to W 16.10 or BTM 16.10
Leader: Carl Earl - 10460 30163
PN, M
Saturday 9 October
Trains: W 06.40 arr. Bath 08.45 or BTM frequent trains
Meet Leader outside station.
Ln, 17 miles following the River Avon Trail to Bristol. Keynsham (8.5 miles) is midway point and by arrangement with the leader walkers can start or finish here.
Return trains: to W 17.49
Leader: Ann Light - 0117 9798628
PN, M
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