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St George Strollers - October 2021211. A circular walk, using many off-road paths, taking in great views and some interesting sculptures. Starting and ending at the main entrance to Kingswood Park. Leader: Susan with Lynn (BM) & Cathy |
St George Strollers - September 2021209. A circular walk taking in St George’s Park, Avonview cemetery and Netham Park. Leader: Peter with Lynn (BM) & Andy 210. Monday 20th September - Hanham Mount & Magpie Bottom A walk up to Hanham Mount then over to Magpie Bottom, and return to the start. This was a hilly walk but it avoided the steepest hills. Leader: Andy with Liz (BM) & Peter |
St George Strollers - August 2021207. To belatedly mark the 10th anniversary of the St George Strollers this first post-lockdown walk repeated our very first, May 2011 walk with modern variations. A map and instructions for the walk can be found here Leader: Liz with Lynn (BM) & Andy 10th Anniversary Walk on Flickr >> 208. Tuesday 24th Aug - Becky Watts Memorial Walk A circular walk from St George’s Park, taking in various green spaces and passing the Becky Watts’ memorial lamp, bench and tree. Leader: Andy & Charlie with Liz (BM) & Peter |
10th Birthday Party - May 2021
Birthday Photo Show on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers at WalkFest - May 2021
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Virtual Walk May 2020
Get Growing and the Northern Slopes - Virtual Walk >>
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Coronavirus Pandemic - March 2020 to July 2021
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic all our walks were cancelled from mid March 2020. We restarted in August 2021. During this time walk leaders regularly kept in touch by zoom to review whether walks could restart as the restrictions and guidance frequently changed. |
St George Strollers - March 2020206. A linear walk ending at Page Park. We will walk along the Ring Road path, through Pomphrey Hill Open Space to the old Mangots- field Station and on to Page Park. Leader: Peter with Pat (BM) & Ray Emersons Green to Page Park walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - February 2020
A linear walk from Redland to the Colston Hall via Kingsdown and Cotham. We visited the sculptures in the Royal Fort gardens and then ascended Brandon Hill. Leader: June with Lynn (BM) & Peter A Bristol Meander on Flickr >>205. Thursday 27th Feb - Harbourside A circular, mainly flat walk starting at the Create Centre, viewing Brunel’s other bridge and making our way around the Harbourside. Leader: Liz with Anne (BM) & Andy Harbourside walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - January 2020
A walk into the past following the course of the Wain Brook from St George Park to Cuckolds Pill ending at Old Market. Leader: Susan with Alan (BM) & Andy Wain Brook Wander on Flickr >>204. Tuesday 28th Jan - Stoke Park Sculpture Trail Taking the Metro Bus to UWE then walking to Stoke Park to find the six sculptures in the Park and finishing at the café at Snuff Mills. Leader: Cathy with Julie (BM) & Richard Stoke Park Sculpture Trail walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - December 2019
A linear walk ending at Old Market. Mainly level with a fairly steep descent down Park St. We walked around well-known historical buildings and areas of central Bristol, following the footsteps of Chatterton, Coleridge, Southey and Cottle—key figures of the Romanticism movement in the city. Leader: June with Julie (BM) & Peter Bristol and Romanticism walk on Flickr >>202. Thursday 19th Dec - Christmas Walk and Meeting A short walk starting at Bethesda Church. We will walked through Avonview Cemetery and past the allotments at Strawberry Lane through to Troopers Hill Field then back to Bethesda Church for our Christmas get together. Leader: Liz with Charlie (BM) & Ray Christmas Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - November 2019
A linear walk from St George to Castle Park visiting a few Memorials along the way, some of them little known. We paused for 2 minutes silence at 11am. Leader: Susan with Lynn (BM) & Andy Armistice Day walk on Flickr >>
A linear walk starting at the Maes Knoll pub, mostly downhill and following the Whitchurch Way, finishing at the Lodekka pub for a celebration of the St George Strollers 200th walk. Leader: Cathy with Ray (BM) & Susan 200th Walk - Whitchurch Railway Path on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - October 2019
A linear walk starting at The Swan, Swineford. We walked across fields to the River Avon, crossing via the Railway Path and continued alongside the Avon, past Swinford Lock towards Saltford, finishing at The Riverside pub. Leader: Peter with Pat (BM) & Richard Swineford to Saltford Riverside walk on Flickr >>198. Thursday 24th Oct - Bath River and Canalside Walk A circular walk starting at Bath bus station. Towards Parade Gardens, cross Pulteney Bridge and walking beside the river, then joining the Kennet & Avon canal. We continued alongside the canal to Sydney Gardens, through to Great Pulteney Street and back to the bus station. Leader: Andy with Anne (BM) & Peter Bath River and Canalside walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - September 2019
A visit to our industrial past on the River Avon including the final resting place of two key people in the history of Butlers tar works in Crews Hole. The walk ended in Hanham after an uphill section through woodland and Dundridge Park. Leader: Susan with Julie (BM) & Richard River Avon Past and Present walk on Flickr >>196. Thursday 19th Sept - St Philips Greenway A linear walk from Sandy Park Road finishing at Church Rd, Redfield. With a short visit to Arnos Vale Cemetery, through Sparke Evans Park, across Feeder Canal and through Netham Park. Leader: Liz with Pat (BM) & Peter St Philips Greenway walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - August 2019
A linear walk starting at St Luke’s Church in Brislington. We skirted Victory Park and walked to Nightingale Valley following Brislington Brook, then crossing the River Avon footbridge, walked up Blackswarth Road and finished at Pile Marsh. Leader: Andy with Liz (BM) & Susan Nightingale Valley walk on Flickr >>194. Monday 19th August - Snuff Mills and Oldbury Court A circular, mainly riverside walk linking Snuff Mills and Oldbury Court. Leader: Ray with Charlie (BM) & Andy Snuff Mills and Oldbury Court walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - July 2019
A linear walk from outside Kingswood Park visiting Siston Common, Mangotsfield Railway Station and Kingsmeadow. Ending on New Cheltenham Rd, Kingswood. Leader: Susan with Ray (BM) & Peter Kingswood and Kingsmeadow walk on Flickr >>192. Thursday 25th July - Warmley Forest Park Due to the unusually hot weather the planned Swineford to Saltford Riverside walk was switched to a much shorter stroll around Warmley Forest Park, with shady trees and plenty of options to shorten the route further if required. Leader: Peter with Cathy (BM) & Andy Warmley Forest Park walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - June 2019
A linear walk through fields, some of which had grazing cows, and beside some unguarded watercourses. Start at Yatton station and finish in East Hewish. One of our longer walks. Leader: Andy with Liz (BM) & Peter Yatton Countryside walk on Flickr >>190. Tuesday 25th June - Bitton to Swineford Riverside A linear walk along green paths, following the Monarch’s Way and the River Avon Trail, finishing at The Swan at Swineford. Leader: Peter with Julie (BM) & Susan Bitton to Swineford Riverside walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - May 2019
A linear walk starting with a visit to Blaise Hamlet and St Mary’s church, then through the estate and alongside a brook then river to Sea Mills. Return by bus from Shirehampton Road to City Centre. Leader: Ray with Charlie (BM) & Liz Blaise Castle To Sea Mills walk on Flickr >>188. Monday 20th May - Outstanding Allotments
Leader: Susan with Pat (BM) & June Outstanding Allotments walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - April 2019
A circular walk through Trendlewood part of Nailsea and the Lodge Lane area of Wraxall. Leader: Liz with Andy (BM) & Peter Nailsea With Views of Wraxall walk on Flickr >>186. Wed 24th April - Emersons Green A circular walk around Emersons Green, starting and finishing at Sainsbury’s. We will walk through several green spaces, and along the Chain and Wheel Earthwork sculpture. Leader: June with Ray (BM) & Richard Emersons Green walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - March 2019
A linear walk from Clifton Woods, through historic Clifton and Hotwells, finishing at the Cascade Steps. Leader: Peter with Pat (BM) & Ray Clifton Wood To Harbourside walk on Flickr >>184. Wed 20th March - Yate to Chipping Sodbury From Yate shopping centre wending our way to Chipping Sodbury following the River Frome to Sodbury Common & on to Sodbury High St. We circled the High St seeing the most interesting buildings before finishing at the Clock Tower, where we caught the bus back to Bristol Leader: Ray with Alan(BM) & June Yate to Chipping Sodbury walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - February 2019
A linear walk from Emerson’s Green to Page Park, through several parks & green spaces including Leap Valley. Leader: June with Anne (BM) & Susan Photos of The Green Mile(s) walk on Flickr >>182. Tuesday 19th February - Corsets And Boots A walk through Magpie Bottom beside the Strad Brook to continue past some sites that used to provide employment in Kingswood. Leader: Susan with Julie (BM) & Peter Photos of Corsets And Boots walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - January 2019
A circular walk starting at Willsbridge Mill taking us through the nature reserve alongside Siston Brook and part of the Dramway. Leader: Andy with Charlie (BM) & Richard Photos of Willsbridge Wander on Flickr >>180. Friday 25th January - City Walls An urban circular walk around the old Bristol City walls including a visit to St John on the Wall, a 14th Century church built into the city walls. Toilet stop at St Nicholas Market, coffee shops at Old Market at end of walk. Leader: Liz with Lynn (BM) & Andy Photos of City Walls walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - December 2018
A linear walk from Bethesda Church to Historic Old Market. A few uneven surfaces, such as cobbles. Return by bus to Bethesda Church for our Christmas get together. Leader: Liz with Alan (BM) & Richard Photos of Xmas Stroll on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - November 2018
A linear walk alongside the River Avon taking in Sparke Evans & Netham Parks, ending at Church Road, Redfield. Leader: Peter with Ray (BM) & Alan Photos of Old Market To Redfield walk on Flickr >>177. Thursday 29th Nov - Southmead to Westbury-on-Trym Repeat of a very popular walk. From Southmead Hospital we followed the River Trym through beautiful Badocks Wood and visited Canford Park before ending at Westbury-on-Trym’s war memorial. Leader: June with Liz (BM) & Andy Photos of Southmead to Westbury-on-Trym walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - October 2018
A linear walk following the sound of the Strad Brook down to the Avon past a new wildlife pond. The walk continues beside the Avon, leaving to visit a little known part of Avonview Cemetery before ending at Church Road, St George, close to the junction with Chalks Road. Leader: Peter (standing in for Susan) with Pat (BM), Susan, Andy & Ray Photos of Waters Meet walk on Flickr >>175. Tuesday 23rd October - The Dings & Victoria Park A linear walk, mainly on footpaths exploring The Dings then continuing to Temple Meads and then to Victoria Park, finishing at Windmill Hill City Farm. Leader: Andy with Anne (BM) & Peter Photos of The Dings & Victoria Park walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - September 2018
A linear walk around Victoria Park and the Great Dell culminating in a short visit to the Botanic Gardens before moving on to Bath bus station via the Railway Path. Leader: Peter with Liz (BM) & Richard Photos of Bath Botanic Garden walk on Flickr >>173. Fri 21st Sept - Harbourside A circular walk around the Harbour starting at the Cascade Steps passing various points of interest including the Underfall Yard, SS Great Britain and M Shed. Leader: Liz with Pat (BM) & Peter Photos of Harbourside walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - August 2018
A linear walk through Kingswood Park, then on to Cock Ridge, through Barrs Court Moated Park to finish in Longwell Green at a First 45 bus stop. Some walked on to buy refreshments at Willsbridge Mill. Leader: Susan with Julie (BM) & Alan Photos of Kingswood Onward walk on Flickr >>171. Wednesday 22nd Aug - Bishopston Ramble By train for a circular wander around less well-known parts of Montpelier and Bishopston passing several stunning churches, before strolling along Lover’s Walk.Several moderate/steep inclines throughout. Leader: June with Charlie (BM) & Andy Photos of Bishopston Ramble on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - July 2018
An almost circular walk starting at Keynsham Church. We walked in Memorial Park and on to the grassy banks of the River Chew, returning to the town centre. Leader: Andy with Liz (BM) & Susan Photos of Keynsham & River Chew walk on Flickr >>169. Friday 20th July - Wells City Trail(s) A 3 mile trail around the “posher” areas of this historic cathedral city. After a break, an optional 1.25 mile walk around the lesser known “poorer” parts of beautiful Wells. Leader: June with Lynn (BM) & Peter Photos of Wells City Trail(s) on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - June 2018
A linear walk visiting Lawrence Weston Moor and, thanks to Bristol Museum, viewing the remains of Kings Weston Roman villa. Return to City Centre by bus before celebrating St George Strollers 7th birthday at an icecream parlour in Baldwin St. Leader: Susan with Pat (BM) & Alan Photos of Lawrence Weston walk on Flickr >>167. Wednesday 20th June - Portishead Coastal Walk After a 65min bus journey, a linear walk along the Mariner’s path to Battery Point, on to Jubilee Park & the marina, finishing opposite Wetherspoons. Leader: Susan (standing in for Peter) with Andy (BM) & Liz Photos of Portishead Coastal walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - May 2018
Train to Clifton Down for a circular around Redland passing lovely buildings and through Redland Green, Westbury Park and Easter Gardens. Leader: June with Charlie (BM) & Andy Photos of Redland Circular walk on Flickr >>Monday 21st May - A May Meander from Netham Pavilion
Photos of May Meander on facebook >> |
St George Strollers - April 2018
A meander around the most iconic buildings and open spaces in Bath learning about the history of this beautiful city. Leader: June with Lynn (BM) & Alan Photos of Historic Bath walk on Flickr >>164. Friday 27th April - Clifton A circular walk around Clifton, starting at Victoria Square, passing Clifton College, Clifton Down, The Mall and along Birdcage Walk to return to the bus stop. Leader: Andy with Julie (BM) & Peter Photos of Clifton walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - March 2018
A linear walk taking in lanes, abandoned railway, riverside, history, modern parkland with sculptures. Leader: Susan (for Peter) with Charlie (BM) & Susan C. Photos of Pill Village walk on Flickr >>162. Tuesday 27th Mar - Malago Meander Taking a bus to Bishopsworth Library we will then walked back to the M Shed following the River Malago along quiet footpaths connecting green spaces. Leader: Susan with Alan (BM) & Richard Photos of Malago Meander walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - February 2018
A circular walk around historic Clevedon, taking in Poets Walk & the Marine Lake with the option to finish when we get back to the start or carry on to take in more of the historic features in the opposite direction—altogether 3 miles. Leader: Liz with Pat (BM) & Peter Photos of Clevedon walk on Flickr >>160. Friday 23rd Feb - A Dozen Green Spaces A circular walk on pavements and good paths, revisiting some small parks and green spaces around central Bristol, St Pauls and St Werberghs. Leader: June with Anne (BM) & Liz Photos of A Dozen Green Spaces walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - January 2018
A tour of public statues and sculptures. Proceeding through Queen Square, then Millennium Square, College Green, up to Christmas Steps returning to the City Centre. Leader: Andy with Julie (BM) & Peter Photos of Sculpture Trail walk on Flickr >>158. Wed 24th Jan - Panorama Walk A linear walk via Dundridge Park and hidden footpaths to discover what’s new at Panorama Walk. After enjoying the views we continued to Hanham to finish outside the Jolly Sailor. Leader: Susan with Richard (BM) & Alan Photos of Panorama Walk walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - December 2017
A watery linear walk passing lakes & following the Frome to end at Snuff Mills for a choice of buses to return home. Leader: Susan with Alan (BM) & Peter Photos of Two Lakes walk on Flickr >>156. Monday 11th Dec - Christmas Walk A circular, shorter than usual walk, looking at some new views of Troopers Hill. Followed by sharing snacks at our festive meeting. Leader: Susan with Charlie (BM) & Andy Photos of Christmas Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - November 2017
A circular walk to Greville Smyth Park via Cumberland Basin, finishing at the Underfall Yard. Leader: Peter with Anne (BM) & Richard Photos of Greville Smyth Park walk on Flickr >>154. Thursday 16th Nov - Harbourside A linear walk from Cascade Steps via Prince Street Bridge and Welsh Back, Redcliffe Warf, Castle Park, Temple Church and finishing at Temple Meads. Leader: Liz with Lynn (BM) & Alan Photos of Harbourside walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - October 2017
A circular walk, affording glorious views. Walking mostly through woods and fields on uneven, earthen paths. One long easy incline. Leader: June with Julie (BM) & Peter Photos of Saltford walk on Flickr >>152. Tuesday 17th Oct - Clifton & The Downs A linear walk with views of the Avon Gorge from the Downs, the Observatory and Suspension Bridge & back through Clifton. Some steep slopes & uneven downward steps cut into rock. Return to Broadmead by No 8 bus. Leader: Peter with Andy (BM) & Alan Photos of Clifton & The Downs walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - September 2017
By 36 seater coach This circular walk took in a streamside stroll, field tracks, a castle visit and the historical town centrewith time for lunch or a picnic. Leader: June Photos of A Trail Around Thornbury walk on Flickr >>150. Tuesday 19th Sept - Old Market To Redfield A linear walk alongside the River Avon taking in Sparke Evans & Netham Parks, ending at Church Road, Redfield. Leader: Peter Photos of Old Market To Redfield walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - August 2017
Crossing 8 bridges, passing through some small green spaces and meandering around central Bristol as we completed this circular walk. Leader: June Photos of 8 Bristol Bridges walk on Flickr >>148. Friday 25th August - Eastwood Farm Local Nature Reserve A linear walk across Brislington Meadows to Eastwood Farm Local Nature Reserve. Lunch at Beese’s Riverside Bar. Ferry across the Avon to finish the walk through Conham Vale and Dundridge Park ending at the junction of the Kingsway and Bryant’s Hill. Leader: Susan Photos of Eastwood Farm walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - July 2017
A walk from Sea Mills railway station to Old Sneyd Park, Bennett’s Patch and White’s Paddock ending at Roman ruins on the Portway. Leader: Peter (standing in for Susan) Photos of Wicker Whales walk on Flickr >>146. Monday 24th July - Warmley Forest Park A circular walk around Warmley Forest Park and beyond, taking in a northern section of the Dramway & retuning to the Waiting Room café. Leader: Peter Photos of Warmley Forest Park walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - June 2017
A linear walk taking in Siston Common and Rodway Common, ending with a walk around Page Park, Staple Hill. Leader: Peter Photos of Page Park walk on Flickr >>144. Thursday 22nd June - Bradford–on-Avon A repeat of our popular circular walk alongside the river and canal. After lunch an optional second, shorter walk around the town. Leader: June Photos of Bradford–on-Avon walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - May 2017
For our 6th birthday walk, we visited the Gosey (Coombe Brook Valley) and then followed little known footpaths to end with light refreshments and a meeting in the back room of Summerhill Methodist Church, 5 Air Balloon Rd. Leader: Susan Photos of Discover the Gosey walk on Flickr >>142. Thursday 25th May - From Water to Windmill A short bus trip to our start point in Brislington to walk through 4 green spaces, enjoying views across the city, to our destination of Windmill Hill City Farm.
This walk was part of Bristol Walk Fest 2017 Photos of From Water to Windmill walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - April 2017
A linear walk around Easton, ending at Old Market to see how Easton has changed over the years. Leader: June Photos of Easton Past and Present walk on Flickr >>140. Wed 26th April - North Common A circular walk from Warmley Station along the Dramway to North Common. Mostly off road or on quiet back roads. Leader: Peter Photos of North Common walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - March 2017
We last did this circular walk through St George’s lesser known green spaces in 2012. Starting from Crofts End Church we saw new play areas and wood sculptures by Andy O’Neil. The walk ended at the St George Park entrance on Chalks Rd. Leader: Susan Photos of What’s New? walk on Flickr >>137. Mon 27th Mar - Unexpected Green Spaces In Northville A circular walk, starting & ending at Southmead Hospital. On pavements & paths around Northville visiting several green spaces including the little known Poet’s Park and Millennium Green. Leader: June Photos of Unexpected Green Spaces In Northville walk on Flickr >>138. Thurs 30th March - East & Central Partnership Walk St George Strollers led a 3 mile walk as part of the 'March Meet Up' of East Bristol Health Walk groups starting at The Beehive Centre. There were also options of a 1 mile walk in St George Park and a 2 mile walk in St George Park & Avonview Cemetery led by other groups. Photos of East & Central Partnership Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - February 2017
A circular walk, on pavements, around East Clifton where we admired the beautiful buildings, a cathedral and several churches. The walk finished at Clifton Down shopping centre. Leader: June Photos of A Stroll Around East Clifton on Flickr >>135. Tues 28th Feb - Brislington Brook to Whitchurch Airport A linear walk following part of Brislington Brook and the Whitchurch Railway Path also visiting Whitchurch Green and then on to Whitchurch Airport where Hengrove Leisure Centre for hot drinks at the café. (The route was changed from that advertised due to muddy conditions at Stockwood Open Space). Leader: Peter Photos of Brislington Brook to Whitchurch Airport Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - January 2017
A simple linear walk along familiar paths following water from Cascade Steps, then up through Netham Park to finish at Redfield. On surfaced paths apart from Netham Park (grass). Leader: Peter Photos of Cascade Steps To Redfield Walk on Flickr >>133. Thurs 26th Jan - From Water to Windmill This walk had to be changed due to New Brislington Bridge being closed and the 36 bus being diverted. However Susan was able to sort out an alternative route from the planned start point at the Pilemarsh bus stop to the planned destination of Windmill Hill City Farm via Barton Hill, the Dings and Victoria Park. Leader: Susan Photos of From Water to Windmill Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - December 2016
A circular walk from the Waiting Room café along the Railway Path up to the old Mangotsfield Station & returning down the Ring Road Path to the café. Leader: Peter Photos of Warmley Railway & Ring Road Paths Walk on Flickr >>131. Tue 20th Dec - Christmas Walk This shorter, linear walk from Kingswood Park to Wesley Memorial Church, through the beautiful Magpie Bottom ended with a Christmas celebration to share news and views for future walks. Leader: Susan Photos of Christmas Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - November 2016
A linear walk along the mostly flat Malago Greenway ending at the Imperial Park shopping centre. Leader: Gill Photos of Malago Greenway Walk on Flickr >>129. Mon 28th Nov - Plaques in Central Bristol A circular walk touring some of Bristol’s historic plaques. At the start, this walk involved some steps and a long climb up St Michael’s Hill, but we took it slowly. Then it was mainly flat and downhill. Leader: June Photos of Plaques in Central Bristol Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - October 2016
A circular walk to discover the “Moon Temple” on Royate Hill and a new memorial in May Park. Leader: Susan Photos of Moon Temple Walk on Flickr >>127.Thursday 27th Oct - Southmead to Westbury-on-Trym A linear walk starting at Southmead Hospital folowing the River Trym through Tymside Open Space, Badocks Wood, and Canford Park before ending at the War Memorial in Westbury. Leader: June Photos of Southmead to Westbury-on-Trym Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - September 2016
Coach to Blaise Estate for a linear walk through the estate, alongside a brook then river to Sea Mills. Option to either get bus from Shirehampton Rd to City Centre or train from Sea Mills station to Lawrence Hill. Leader: Liz Photos of Blaise Estate to Sea Mills Walk on Flickr >>125. Mon 26th Sept - Two Parks & a Cemetery A linear walk through Barton Hill, Netham Park, Sparke Evans Park & on to Arnos Vale Cemetery where there will be time to explore. Some steps (15) but can be avoided. Return by No.36 bus from Wick Rd, reached by a long incline up Sandy Park Rd. Leader: June Photos of Two Parks & a Cemetery Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - August 2016
A circular walk taking in Portishead marina, coastal footpath and nature reserve which included bird viewing hides. Leader: Gill Photos of Portishead Walk on Flickr >>123. Thu 25th Aug - Stoke Park to Snuff Mills A linear walk from the Hub at Lockleaze, BS7 9FB, across the beautiful Stoke Park estate finishing at Snuff Mills to take a choice of buses to return home. Leader: Susan Photos of Stoke Park to Snuff Mills Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - July 2016
A linear walk from Hanham Common, along the Avon Valley Woodlands & River Avon Trails ending at the Bitton Railway. Leader: Peter Photos of Hanham Common to Bitton Walk on Flickr >>121. Tues 19th July - Our Industrial Past A circular walk through Willsbridge & Bitton passing by a steam railway, a disused mill and the route taken by the coal from local mines on the Dramway, ending at Bitton Railway. Leader: June Photos of Our Industrial Past Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - June 2016
A popular circular walk taking in the river, canal and Sydney Park, and back to the bus station. Leader: Peter Photos of Bath River and Canalside Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - May 2016
Photos of Golden Green Spaces Walk on Flickr >>118. Thu 26th
May - “These Boots are made for Walking”
Photos of These Boots are Made for Walking Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - April 2016
115. Photos of Snuff Mills Saunter on Flickr >>116. Wed 27th
April - Pilgrim’s
Progress
Photos of Pilgrim’s Progress on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - March 2016
114. Photos of Clifton Woods to Harbourside Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - February 2016
113. Photos of Warmley Wander Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - January 2016
112. Photos of Park to Park Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers - December 2015
110. Photos of Discover the Dings Walk on Flickr >>111. Thu 17th Dec - Christmas Walk
Photos of Christmas Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - November 2015
Photos of Haunted Bristol Walk on Flickr >>109. Wed 25th Nov - Kingswood Deer
Photos of Kingswood Deer Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - October 2015
Photos of Pocket Parks Walk on Flickr >>107. Fri 23rd Oct - Weavers Mill to Troopers Hill and back
Photos of Weavers Mill to Troopers Hill Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - September 2015
Photos of Bradford on Avon Walk on Flickr >>105. Wed 23rd
Sept - Kelston
To
Bitton train station
Photos of Kelston to Bitton Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - August 2015
Photos of Weavers Mill to Troopers Hill Walk on Flickr >>103. Tue 25th Aug - Horfield and
Golden Hill
Photos of Horfield and Golden Hill Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - July 2015
100. Mon 13th
July - 100th walk
“Here be Dragons!”
To celebrate our 100th walk we went dragon hunting across St George, finishing at beautiful Magpie Bottom, near Bryants Hill. Too wet for a picnic, but a good turnout despite the rain. Leader: Susan Photos of Here be Dragons Walk on Flickr >>
101. Wed 29th
July - Harbourside
Walk
Photos of Harbourside Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - June 2015
Photos of Warmley and Siston Brooks Walk on Flickr >>
99. Tue 23rd
June - Bath River and
Canalside
Photos of Bath River and Canalside Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - May 2015
Photos of 4th Birthday Walk on Flickr >>97. Tue 26th
May - Lamplighters
Walk
Photos of Lamplighters Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - April 2015
Photos of Netham to Temple Meads Walk on Flickr >>95. Mon 27th
April - Dundridge
Panorama
Photos of Dundridge Panorama Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - March 2015
Photos of Street Monsters Walk on Flickr >>93. Fri 27th
March - Montpelier to
Muller Rd and
back
Photos of Montpelier to Muller Rd Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - February 2015
Photos of The Primrose Path Walk on Flickr >>91. Tue 17th
February - Across St
George from
Avonview
Photos of Across St George Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - January 2015
Photos of Opening Doors Walk on Flickr >>89. Wed 21st
January - Tyntesfield
Photos of Tyntesfield Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - December 2014
Photos of Cossham Hospital and Hillfields Walk on Flickr >>87. Fri 19th
December
Christmas Walk
Photos of Christmas Walk Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - November 2014
Photos of St Anne’s Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - October 2014
Photos of Chew Valley Walk on Flickr >>83. Wed 15th October
Eight Bridges Walk
Photos of Eight Bridges Walk on Flickr >>84. Mon 27th
October
Netham Park
Loop
Photos of Netham Park Loop Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - September 2014
Photos of Crews Hole and Conham Walk on Flickr >>81. Wed 24th
September - Purdown Hill
Photos of Purdown Hill Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - August 2014
Photos of Warmley to Willsbridge Walk on Flickr >>79. Tue 26th
Aug - Wick Golden
Valley
Photos of Wick Golden Valley Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - July 2014
Photos of Snuff Mills and Oldbury Court walk on Flickr >>77. Mon 21st July - Stockwood
Open Space Local Nature Reserve
Photos of Stockwood Open Space walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - June 2014
Photos of Arnos Vale Cemetery Walk on Flickr >>75. Tue 24th June - Dame Sylvia Crowe Walk
Photos of Dame Sylvia Crowe Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - May 2014
Photos of St Werburghs Walk on Flickr >>73. Fri 23rd May - Birthday Walk - Troopers Hill/Summerhill Ramble
Photos of Troopers Hill Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - April 2014
Photos of 8 Bridges Walk on Flickr >>71. Wed 23rd April - St George’s Day Walk
Photos of St George’s Day Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - March 2014
Photos of Ashton Court Walk on Flickr >>69. Wednesday 26th March - Literary history tour of Clifton Village and the environs
Photos of Clifton Village Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - February 2014
Photos of Statues of Bristol Walk on Flickr >>67. Tuesday 25th February - Wain Brook Wander
Photos of Wain Brook Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - January 2014
Photos of Cotham & Kingsdown Walk on Flickr >>65. Wednesday 22nd January - Sea Mills to Durdham Down
Photos of Sea Mills to Durdham Down Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - December 2013
Photos of Harbourside Walk on Flickr >>63. Thursday 19th December - St George Park and Avonview Cemetary
Photos of St George Park Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - November 2013
Photos of Remembrance Day Walk on Flickr >>61. Wednesday 27th November - Lawrence Hill to Eastville Park Circular Walk
Photos of Lawrence Hill Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - October 2013
Photos of WildFest Walk on Flickr >>59. Friday 25th October - Bath River and Canalside Walk
Photos of Bath River Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - September 2013
Photos of Willsbridge Walk on Flickr >>57. Wednesday 25th September - Walk for
Health Anniversary Walk
Photos of 10th anniversary of Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - August 2013
Photos of River walk to Dundridge via Beese’s on Flickr >>55. Tuesday 27th August - Kingswood to Hanham
Photos of Kingswood to Hanham Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - July 2013
52. Wednesday 10th July - Warmley and Mangotsfield
Photos of Warmley and Mangotsfield Walk on Flickr >>
Photos of Keynsham to Avon Valley Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - June 2013
Photos of Nightingale Walk on Flickr >>51. Monday 24th June - Severn
Beach
Photos of Severn Beach Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - May 2013
A chance to visit the beautiful and historic Redland Church with a
member of the congregation as guide. Later we explored the
area around Blackboy Hill and enjoyed a community garden. Photos of Clifton and Redland Walk on Flickr >>49. Wednesday 29th May - Snuff Mills
to The
Beehive
Photos of Snuff Mills Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - April 2013
46. Monday 8th April - Dundridge
Panorama
Walk
Photos of Dundridge Panorama Walk on Flickr >>
Photos of Blaise Castle Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - March 2013
Photos of Avon Ramble on Flickr >>45. Wednesday 20th March - Magpie Bottom
Photos of Magpie Bottom Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - February 2013
Stoke Park Walk on Flickr >>43. Thursday 21st February - Bristol
Plaques
Bristol Plaques Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - January 2013
Barton Hill Walk on Flickr >>Wednesday 23rd January - Redland
And
Clifton
Down |
St George Strollers Walks - December 2012
39. Tuesday 4th December - Avon Gorge
and Harbourside
Avon Gorge Walk on Flickr >>
Pre-Christmas Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - November 2012
37. Monday 12th November - Page Park, Staple Hill
Page Park Walk on Flickr >>
Harbourside and Heretics Bristol Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - October 2012
Kings Weston Walk on Flickr >>36. Wednesday 31st October - Haunted Bristol
Haunted Bristol Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - September 2012
Bitton to Swineford Walk on Flickr >>34. Tuesday 25th September - North Common Walk North Common Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - August 2012
Eastwood Farm Walk on Flickr >>32. Wednesday 29th August - M Shed Walk M Shed Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - July 2012
Northern Slopes Walk on Flickr >>30. Wednesday 25th July - Kelston Round Top Kelston Top Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - June 2012
St Phillips Greenway Walk on Flickr >>28. Fri 29th June Walled
Garden Walk Walled Garden Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - May 201225. Fri 11th May - Warmley
Forest Park Warmley Forest Walk on Flickr >>
Birthday Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - April 2012
Warmley Walk on Flickr >>24. Mon 23rd April - St George’s
Day Walk There is a video showing the Bath House on our Video Project page. St George's Day Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - March 2012
Deep Pit Walk on Flickr >>22. Wed 28th March Stapleton to St George Snuff Mills Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - February 2012
City Walls Walk on Flickr >>20. Wed 29th February Discover the Dings Dings Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - January 2012
Brandon Hill Walk on Flickr >>18. Fri 27th January Meadow Vale Meadow Vale Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - December 2011
Harbourside Walk on Flickr >>16. Tues 13th December Christmas Walk Christmas Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - November 201113. Wednesday 2nd November St George Park Walk & Planning Meeting
Remembrance Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - October 2011
Cock Rd Ramble on Flickr >>12. Wednesday 19th October Wild City Walk - A visit to South Bristol's Hengrove Mounds, which used to be an airfield but is now a major area for wildlife. Thanks to Paula from the Wild City Project for leading this walk and telling us about the site. Wild City Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - September 20118. Monday 12th September Hanham History Walk - An exploration of Hanham with Roy Crew 9. Friday 16th September Bat Detecting - an evening walk in Netham Park.
Partnership Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - August 2011
Troopers Hill Walk on Flickr >>7. Wed 24th Aug Wick Golden Valley - A short bus trip for a walk in this wonderful Local Nature Reserve in South Glos followed by lunch in the local pub. Wick Golden Valley Walk on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walks - July 20114. Mon 4th July Willsbridge Wander - a short bus trip followed by an exploration of Willsbridge LNR in hot sunshine.
Avon Aquatic Wander on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Walk - June 2011
Solstice Saunter on Flickr >> |
St George Strollers Taster Walk - Mon 23rd May 2011
St George Strollers Taster Walk on Flickr >> |
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Friday
13th
March - Emersons
Green
to
Page Park
204. Wed
12th Feb - A
Bristol
Meander
203. Monday
13th Jan - Wain Brook
Wander
201. Tuesday 3rd Dec - Bristol
and
Romanticism
199. Monday
11th Nov - Armistice Day
Walk
197. Wednesday 2nd Oct - Swineford
to Saltford
Riverside
Walk
195. Tuesday 3rd Sept - River Avon
Past and
Present
193. Friday 9th August - Nightingale
Valley
191. Wed 10th July - Kingswood and Kingsmeadow
189. Thursday 6th June - Yatton Countryside
187. Friday 10th May - Blaise Castle To Sea Mills
185. Thursday 4th April - Nailsea With Views of Wraxall
183. Monday 4th March - Clifton Wood To Harbourside
181. Wed 6th February - The Green Mile(s)
179. Thursday 10th January - Willsbridge Wander
178. Friday 14th Dec - Xmas Stroll to Old Market
176. Wed 14th Nov - Old Market To Redfield
174. Monday 8th October - Waters Meet
172. Thursday 6th Sept - Bath Botanic Garden
170. Tuesday 7th Aug - Kingswood Onward
168. Thursday 5th July - Keynsham & River Chew
166. Monday
4th June - Lawrence
Weston
165. Thursday 10th May - Redland
Circular
Walk
163. Thursday
12th April - Historic Bath
161. Monday 12th Mar - Pill Village
159. Thursday 8th Feb - Clevedon
157. Tuesday 9th Jan - Sculpture Trail in Central Bristol
155. Friday 1st Dec - Two Lakes
153. Wednesday 1st Nov - Greville Smyth Park
151. Monday 2nd Oct - Saltford
149. Friday 8th Sept - A Trail Around Thornbury
147. Wed 9th August - 8 Bristol Bridges
145. Tuesday 11th July - Wicker Whales
143. Monday 5th June - Page Park
141. Friday 12th May - Discover the Gosey
139. Monday 10th April - Easton Past and Present
136. Wed 15th Mar - “What’s New?”
134. Mon 13th Feb - A Stroll Around East Clifton
132. Friday 13th Jan - Cascade Steps To Redfield
130. Fri 9th Dec - Warmley Railway & Ring Road Paths
128. Wed 16th Nov - Malago Greenway
126. Tues 11th Oct - Moon Temple
124. Fri 9th Sept - Blaise Estate to Sea Mills
122. Mon 8th Aug - Portishead
120. Wed 6th July - Hanham Common to Bitton
119. Fri 17th
June - Bath River
and Canalside
117. Mon 9th
May - Golden
Green
Spaces
Tue 12th
April - Snuff Mills
Saunter
Wed 16th March - Clifton
Woods to
Harbourside
Fri 19th February - Warmley Wander
Mon 18th January - Park to Park
Mon 7th Dec - Discover the Dings
108. Tue 10th Nov - Haunted Bristol
106. Wed 7th Oct - Pocket Parks
104. Wed 9th
Sept - Bradford on
Avon
102. Fri 14th
Aug - Weavers Mill to Troopers Hill
98. Fri 12th
June - Warmley and
Siston Brooks
96. Mon 11th
May - 4th Birthday
Walk
94. Thu 9th
April - Netham to Temple Meads and back
92. Tue 10th
March - Street Monsters
90. Mon 2nd
February - The Primrose
Path
88. Thu 8th
January
- Opening Doors
Walk
86. Thurs 4th
December
Cossham Hospital and Hillfields
85.
Tue 18th
November
St Anne’s Park
and Woods
82. Fri 3rd October Chew Valley
Lake
80. Fri 12th Sept Crews Hole and
Conham’s Copper Smelting History
78. Thurs 7th Aug - Warmley to Willsbridge
76. Fri 11th July - Snuff Mills and Oldbury Court
74. Mon 9th June - Arnos Vale Cemetery
72. Thurs 8th May - Stapleton Rd to Cabot Circus via St Werburghs
70. Fri 11th April - 8 Bridges in Bristol
68. Thursday 13th March - Ashton Court - Deer Walk
66. Monday 10th February - Statues of Bristol
64. Friday 10th January - Cotham and Kingsdown
62. Monday 9th December - Harbourside and Hotwells
60. Monday 11th November - Remembrance Day Walk
58. Wednesday 9th October - Wild Fest on the Northern Slopes
56. Monday 9th September - Willsbridge
Walk
54. Friday 9th August - River walk to Dundridge via Beese’s
53. Thurday 25th July - Keynsham to Avon Valley Railway Station
50. Wednesday 12th June
48. Friday 10th May - Clifton and Redland Walk
47. Tue 23rd April - St
George's Day Blaise Castle
44. Monday 4th March - Avon
Ramble
42. Friday 8th February - Stoke Park
To
Snuff Mills
41. Monday 7th January - Barton Hill
40. Tuesday 18th December - Pre-Christmas Walk & meeting
38. Friday 23rd November - Harbourside and Heretics
35. Friday 12th October - Kings Weston
33. Monday 10th September - Bitton to Swineford
31. Friday 10th August - Eastwood Farm
29. Tuesday 10th July - Northern
Slopes
27. Wed 13 June - St Phillips Greenway
26. Mon 21st May - Birthday
Walk
23. Tue 10th April - Warmley Wander
21. Thur 15th March - Deep Pit Mine and Coal walk
19. Mon 13th February City Walls Walk
17. Wed 11th January Brandon Hill
15. Tuesday 7th December Harbourside Walk
14.Friday 11th November Remembrance Walk
11. Monday 10th October Cock Rd Ramble -
A wander around the Cock Rd Ridge Open Space, ending with a visit to the cafe in Grimsbury Farm for tea and coffee.
10. Friday 30th September Partnership Walk - With other walking groups from across Bristol on a
walk through Nightingale Valley and St. Annes
Woods.
6. Thur 11th Aug Troopers Hill - A wet evening, but a good turnout for the Strollers first evening walk. As well as Troopers Hill, we visited Dundridge Park.
5. Wed 20th July Avon Aquatic Wander - A walk around Wyatts View Open Space and Netham Park was followed by a return boat trip on historic boat Redshank to Beeses Riverside Bar and Tea Gardens to enjoy a singing event as part of the 
3. Tue 21st June 2011 - Solstice Saunter - The first of the group's regular walks visiting, St George Park, Royate Hill LNR and Eastville Park.
2. This second taster walk for the St George Strollers visited Magpie Bottom followed by refreshments at Wesley Memorial Church Hall.
