Our group is based in North Bristol and was formed in May 1997 from which time the membership has grown steadily, currently standing at around 155. We arrange walks throughout the year, ranging from short to long, from rural to urban. We get around 12 - 18 people on our walks, a manageable number which has given Severnside a reputation for its friendliness and sociability.
Our walks programmes continue to provide a rich variety of walks for a wide range of capabilities. Friday Ambles, (February - November) consisting of short two hour local walks on alternate Friday mornings, followed by a pub or café stop for (optional!) tea/cake/lunch are consistently popular, while the more challenging Sunday walks ranging from between 6 and 13 miles with a much wider geographical reach, are great for those who are a little more adventurous. The group has always aimed to be friendly and welcoming to newcomers - the main aim being to enjoy ourselves and appreciate the countryside.
Taster Walks - You don't have to be a member to come on one of our walks, newcomers are always welcome. Usually no need to book, just turn up at the meeting point. After 3 walks with the group, if you enjoy what we do, we would ask that you join the Ramblers. You’re welcome to come on a taster walk or two before deciding to join the Ramblers.
More information - Walking with Severnside Ramblers
Meeting Points for Walks - Weekend walks meet at the Aztec West Management Centre, Blue Zone, Park Avenue, Aztec West, BS32 4TD for car sharing to the start of the walk. Friday Ambles meet at the Aldi car park, Brook Way, Bradley Stoke, BS32 9DA for carsharing to the start of the walk. The walks programme gives contact details for all walk leaders so that any queries can be discussed prior to the walk.
Social Events - We also organise weekends away in such places as Elan Valley, Llangollen, Shropshire, Lulworth Cove and the Brecon Beacons. Hold various social events, quiz, Christmas lunch.
Other Activities - Work with South Gloucestershire Council on footpath surveys.
Campaign on planning and environmental issues.
Volunteering Opportunities
Can you spare a few hours to support Severnside Ramblers? We offer many enjoyable opportunities to volunteer with us.
We always welcome new walk leaders and online training sessions are held regularly. If you would like to know more, speak to any walk leader.
There are other volunteering opportunities here.
Severnside Ramblers
About Us - Like most Groups, the majority of our members do not walk with us or attend our social gatherings but support us in other ways, consequently we get around 12 -18 people on our walks, a manageable number which has given Severnside a reputation for its friendliness and sociability.
We’re part of the Ramblers, the charity that helps everyone, everywhere, enjoy walking and protects the places we all love to walk. We’re dedicated to looking after paths and green spaces, leading walks, opening up new places to explore and encouraging everyone to get outside and discover how walking boosts your health and your happiness.
Our group takes in the areas of Severn Beach, Pilning, Aust, Stoke Gifford, Olveston, Easter Compton, Almondsbury, Patchway, Filton and Bradley Stoke.
Walks programme - We arrange walks each weekend as well as midweek and evenings in the summer. The areas we visit and length of the walk varies greatly as you can see from the programme on our Walks Page and is the choice of the leader. Our Friday ambles are rarely more than 4 miles and often end with an optional hostelry visit. All our Walk Leaders are volunteers.
Weekends away - Members also arrange short breaks and occasional weekends away, past trips have taken us to Shropshire, Dartmoor, the Brecon Beacons, Devon, Cornwall, Pembrokeshire, Brendon Hills, Elan Valley, Llangollen and Isle of Wight.
Social events - We also have social events such as skittles evenings, quiz nights and there is always a celebratory dinner held over the Christmas period.
However, we are more than just a walking club. The Ramblers is a registered charity and one of the charitable aims is to campaign to keep the footpath network open, and we do our best to ensure that un-walkable rights of way are brought to the Local Council's attention.
More information - Please contact our Secretary via