HINTS FOR WALKING

Dress appropriately for the weather.

Wear suitable supportive footwear.
Walk to increase breathing but not to exhaust.
Drink plenty of water.
Remember to bring any necessary medication
e.g. inhaler.
Tell a walk leader if you are leaving a walk.


Autumn Walks, Oct-Dec 2014
The St George Strollers organise regular, healthy walks in
or around the vicinity of St George, East Bristol.
Walks are open to all, but please contact Nicola if you are new to
walking with us or have additional needs. Please arrive 10 mins
early if you are joining us for the first time. Your first walk with us
is free but we suggest a voluntary 2 donation per walk thereafter.
www.bristol.gov.uk/healthwalks
www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
www.troopers-hill.org.uk/strollers
See photos of our previous walks at: www.flickr.com/wfhsusan


Under 1 mile
(10-30 mins)



Slight Slopes



Cafe available



Pub Stop


1 2 miles
(3045 mins)


Moderate Slopes



Steps



Bus or Coach Trip


2 3 miles
(45-90 mins)


Steep Slopes



Uneven ground



Train Trip
Probability of mud
at some point


Buggy friendly



Toilets Available


Wheelchair
Accessible
For further information, please contact:
Nic Ferris (BCC Sports Development)
07810506738 / 01173521283
Nicola.ferris@bristol.gov.uk
Your local contact is Clare Willott: 0117 9414514
Do try and come along to our meeting on Friday, December
19th at Summerhill Methodist Church. Even if you cannot
make the walk itself, we need to hear your thoughts. This will
be a bring and share meeting, so bring your favourite
Christmas snacks to share.
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Date Walk Meeting Point Transport Description Symbols
Every
Tuesday
St George Park
Stroll
The Beehive
Centre
Stretford Road,
10.30

These are Level 1 walks which are suitable for those recovering from ill-
ness or injury and anyone who wishes to improve their fitness.
Fri 3rd
October
Chew Valley
Lake
Outside Aldi,
Church Road,
9.25am
Coach
A coach trip to Chew Valley and a walk along by the
lake and through neighbouring fields. Lunch in the
caf or bring your own sandwiches and enjoy the views before
return pick-up at 2pm.
Leader: Kit

Mon 6th
October
Annual
Partnership
Walk
St Albans
Church Hall,
Bayswater Rd,
Westbury Park,
10.30am

Annual partnership walk involving many groups from around Bris-
tol, 1, 2 and 3 mile options with refreshments provided after-
wards. Please make your own way to the start point as none of
St George Strollers walk leaders are able to make this date.




Wed 15th
October
Hambrook to
Frenchay
Bristol Bus Sta-
tion, 10.35am

Bus 46,
(Usually
Bay 14)
A linear walk along part of the River Frome Walkway coming
out into the open spaces of Frenchay. Some uneven ground
which is likely to be muddy, so please wear strong footwear.
Leader: Clare

Mon 27th
October
Netham Park
Loop
Corner of
Blackswarth
Rd, junction
with Fireclay
Rd, 10.30am

An easy access walk around Netham Park and some hidden
features of the Barton Hill area. Shorter loop of about 1 mile
can include a cafe stop
Leader: Lea

Tue 18th
November
St Annes Park
and Woods
Corner of
Blackswarth
Rd, opposite
Fireclay Rd,
10am

A loop along the wharves of the old St Annes Board Mills and
back to the river footbridge via Wyatts View Open Space, a 1 mile
option suitable for those wanting a shorter walk. The walk then
takes a gentle climb to St Annes Park, down through St Annes
Woods on newly maintained paths and passing St Annes holy
well and back to our start point.
Leader: Susan

Thurs 4th
December
Cossham Hos-
pital and Hill-
fields
Gordon Rd bus
stop on White-
hall Rd,
10.15am
Bus no 7
A walk from the highest point in Bristol taking in some wonderful
views, a section of the Railway Path, a park and some pleasant
suburban streets. This is all on pavements or tarmac paths. We
will catch a no 6 bus from Hillfields Avenue to return to St George
Leader: Angela

Fri 19th
December
Christmas Walk
Summerhill
Methodist
Church, 10am

A walk to visit Cleopatras resting place and two of St Georges
lesser known green spaces. Afterwards we will have our Christ-
mas bring and share get together and meeting at Summerhill
Methodist Church. No donations will be collected for this walk.
Leader: Susan

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