Links to the National Ramblers website
Walkfinder Database - hundreds of organised walks and routes all over BritainYou can sign up for email news and information from the national Ramblers. You don't need to be a member.
Avon Area Ramblers Groups
Bristol Ramblers are in the Avon Area, along with these other groups:
Bath - Brunel 20s-30s - Brunel 40-plus - Kingswood - Somer Valley - Severnside - Southwold-YateOther Local Walking Groups
Stoke Lodge Ramblers- walking club in Stoke Bishop, Bristol
Bristol HF Rambling Club - linked to Holiday FellowshipBristol & West Long Distance Walkers' Association
Some routes to walk in and around Bristol
Shorter Walks (Up to a Day)
13 walks in Central Bristol - Complete with maps, historical information and wonderful pictures.
10 Bristol Walks by the Ramblers - With maps, information and illustrations. See http://www.outdoorswest.org.uk/Home/maps-and-routes/walks-in-bristol-by-the-ramblers
West of England walks - 27 walks that explore the Bristol area's industrial and farming past, and an array of market towns, small peaceful villages, natural habitats and historic sites and features.
Harbour Heritage Trails - Absorb yourself in Bristol's historic harbour with these lovely walks full of info and pictures.
Bristol Walking Fest - Created a set of downloadable files giving details of some walks in the Bristol area.
Bristol Ring is a walk around Bristol developed jointly by Bristol City Council and Go Jauntly
You can download an app to guide you on the walk.
The Bristol Urban Nature map was issued in April 2026.
This shows green spaces and footpaths in and around the city
Longer Walks (Multi-Day)
Samaritans Way South West 100 miles from Bristol through beautiful Somerset to Lynton.
Severn Way Click here to download a gpx file for the section of the route from Bristol Centre to Severn Beach.
Note that parts of the route are revised and are not as shown on OS maps.
Three Peaks Circular Walk (Avon)
Walking websites with routes and, often, other information (gear reviews, news, etc
Outdoors West has an interactive map of local rights of way, as well as extensive background information:
see https://www.outdoorswest.org.uk/Home/maps-and-routes
Ramblers Routes, a national database of over 2,000 walks. All are free for members to download or print off, and the shorter walks are free for anyone.
Travelwest has walking routes and information for walking in and around Bristol.
Walking in England, thousands of free walking routes to download and print.
Walking Britain, another huge database of free walks in Great Britain.
UK Hillwalking concentrates on wilder mountain areas, as the name implies.
Walking Englishman another big database of local and long distance walks
Walks Around Cardiff. a set of waks around Cardiff
Rail Walks details of walks from railway stations
Travel info
Travelwest - Travel Information for the West of England, by bus, train, ferry, foot, bike
National Rail - One of many train booking sites
Traveline South West - Public transport journey planner for the region
