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On Track beginners' walks
On Track: NOW weekly! As of April 2010.
On Track is a beginner walk for residents of Easton and neighbouring areas. It is suitable for those new to walking or people recovering from illness or injury.
Enjoy a stroll on the Bristol & Bath Railway Path. Go at your own pace and in the safety and company of a group with trained walk leaders.
12 - 12.30 pm every Tuesday
Meet at Easton Community Centre on Kilburn Street, BS5.
Led by Bristol Health Trainers.
Phone Morowa for more information or if you have reservations or mobility restrictions: 07789 943146
Wildways Project
The South Gloucestershire Wildways Project launched this September with a highly successful Family Fun Day in Staple Hill which attraced nearly 1000 local people.
The three year project funded by the Big Lottery Fund will connect people, communities and nature throughout the Staple Hill, Kingswood and Cadbury Heath areas of South Gloucestershire.
The project has already been involved with lots of events. Pupils from Staple Hill primary school got their walking boots on as part of the Active Staple Hill programme. Two classes enjoyed a 2 mile walk along the Railway Path taking in the excitement of the tunnel!
Plans include the creation of a community orchard at Mangotsfield Station with new planting and improvements to the existing plum trees. There is also scope for small planting schemes along the Railway Path elsewhere. Want to get involved?
Contact:
Sally Pattison or Rowena Kenny – Wildways Project Officer (job share)
sally.pattison@southglos.gov.uk or rowena.kenny@southglos.gov.uk
Green Tracks Photographic Competition - Nature, People and the Railway Path
This competition celebrates the natural environment and our use of the Bristol & Bath Railway Path. The event is endorsed by organisations who recognise the importance of greenways and their contribution to our quality of life and a sustainable future: Natural England, Mind, Bristol City Council, Sustrans, Life Cycle UK, Avon Frome Partnership, Forest of Avon and Bristol Clean & Green.
The competition is open to local, national and international amateur photographers of all ages working with digital and traditional photography. All entries will be presented online to enable others to appreciate this unique green corridor. See the website for further details and how to enter:
www.greentracks.org.uk
Latest Twist to Railway Path Story
Twisted Arch by Cod Steaks was the winning design in a competition to design a new gateway for the Path, commissioned by Sustrans, Bristol City Council (Parks) and the Avon Frome Partnership. The new gateway, off St Philips Road in Bristol, was installed in time for Sustrans’ 30th anniversary celebration on 7th July 2007.
New Railway Path Leaflet!
The latest version of the Bristol & Bath Railway Path leaflet has just been published! It's bold and bright with lots of new photos and updated information.
Download a leaflet from the Library or click on 'contact us' at the top of this page and send us your name and postal address to receive a hard copy.
Railway Path Access Guide
Ask us for a copy of the Railway Path Access Guide which gives detailed information and maps about access points, gradients, steps and more - for people using pushchairs, wheelchairs, mobility scooters or those with other access requirements.
Please note: this booklet is available in hard copy format only.
