Description
This route follows the Frome Valley Walkway all the way from Bristol to Hambrook.
After leaving Bristol's shopping centre, we walk up a relatively tranquil path along the river near the bottom of the M32.
We pass close to Stapleton Road railway station, and the nearby vibrant shopping street.
Finally, we rejoin the river by Eastville Park, and follow the riverside path all the way up to Hambrook
This route follows the Frome Valley Walkway all the way from Bristol to Hambrook.
After leaving Bristol's shopping centre, we walk up a relatively tranquil path along the river near the bottom of the M32.
We pass close to Stapleton Road railway station, and the nearby vibrant shopping street.
Finally, we rejoin the river by Eastville Park, and follow the riverside path all the way up to Hambrook
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This route has been reviewed by 5 people.
This route has been flagged (1 times) for reasons relating to access.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 5
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - Yes (4) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Access (1)
Downloads - 16
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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 30.0cm (2)
The steepest uphill gradient East: no data
The steepest uphill gradient West: no data
The steepest camber: no data
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (2)
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30.0% of the route is on roads (2)
25.0% of the route is lit at night (2)
30.0% of the route is paved (2)
60.0% of the route is muddy (2)
50.0% of the route is over rough ground (2)
2.5% of the route is through long grass (2)
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Start and end points
Bristol
Grid Ref
ST5894073546
Lat / Lon
51.45939° / -2.59239°
Easting / Northing
358,940E / 173,546N
What3Words
dollar.perky.study
Hambrook
Grid Ref
ST6418078980
Lat / Lon
51.50860° / -2.51752°
Easting / Northing
364,180E / 178,980N
What3Words
guises.chew.tile
Bristol | |
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Grid Ref | ST5894073546 |
Lat / Lon | 51.45939° / -2.59239° |
Easting / Northing | 358,940E / 173,546N |
What3Words | dollar.perky.study |
Hambrook | |
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Grid Ref | ST6418078980 |
Lat / Lon | 51.50860° / -2.51752° |
Easting / Northing | 364,180E / 178,980N |
What3Words | guises.chew.tile |
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reviews
Hugh Hudson
22 Aug 2023Walked from Hambrook to Bristol as the second half of a longer walk staring at Yate. Mostly very enjoyable, though the upper part of the Frome Valley path is unsurfaced, a little rough in places and could be muddy and slippery when wet, so not suitable for wheels.
We leave Hambrook east down the hill and under the M4, then take the right turn by the pub (this is an easier route than the field path used in HAMYAT two). We follow the road to its end by the bridge over the river Frome, then follow the Frome Valley Way under the M4 and the A417 to a T junction where we turn right into a small housing estate. We then follow Cleeve Road back down to the river and take the lower path which starts down steps and crosses the fields to Frenchay. We follow the road left to a bridge where we cross the river, and follow the Frome Valley Way again. This is the roughest part of the walk, on an unsurfaced path with tree roots and a few rocks. Eventually we reach a wider track and all difficulties end.
The rest of the walk down the Frome Valley is pretty and very popular. The route crosses the river a few times with short road sections, eventually passing through a park to reach Stapleton Road underneath the M32 motorway. We go right here, then left down Glenfrome Road to reach Muller Road, where there is a pelican crossing. More pelican crossings take us over the roundabout and back under the motorway. We follow Stapleton Road up the hill then use the cycle track which continues under and alongside the motorway for some distance into Riverside Park, where we take the right hand path then return to the river and follow Wellington Road, then the paved path to Champion Square.
More pelican crossings take us over Bond Street South. From here it is easiest to stay on the pavements of Castlemead, Broadway and Newgate and cross at the Union Street lights where we turn right and follow more pavements into the city centre. More pelican crossings take us to St James's Park, then past the church to the meeting point at the bus station (which is fine for those continuing by bus but rather uninspiring and lacking in seats (and quite a long walk from Temple Meads) - I don't know Bristol well but I am sure better places are available.
Overall an enjoyable and varied walk, only the road noise prevented me giving it 5 stars.
Ros p
21 Jun 2023Once the M32 was left behind it was nice to follow the River Frome most of the route and a kingfisher and dragonflies were spotted.
This route is not suitable for wheelchairs in several places:
Eastville Park - there is a drain gully and I and another passerby had to carry a lady in a motorised wheelchair over the gully
Past Snuff Mills the tarmac path stops and the path becomes harder to walk and care needs to be taken not to slip on the steps
Exiting Frenchay More there is a high stile to get over
Most of the off-road route is populated with dog walkers etc however there are a few wooded stretches by the river which are quite quiet and so it would be preferable to walk these with company rather than on your own.
I would walk part of this route again as far as Snuff Mills where the tarmac path stops and it gets much quieter.
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Hilary Cooling
12 May 2022Quirky urban route at first then delightful Frome valley.
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Hilary Cooling
12 May 2022Mostly accessible for wheels until you reach Frenchay
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Nick Wainwright
09 Apr 2022A walk of contrasting city and countryside along the river Frome.
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Conoroneilluk
06 Apr 2022A more direct route which follows the Frome Valley Walkway.
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