Walking routes in Frampton Cotterell and surrounding areas, including Coalpit Heath and Watley’s End. From historic heritage walks and hardcore hikes to nature rambles, family walks, accessible paths, and afternoon strolls – the parish of Frampton Cotterell (and our neighbours) has a walk for everyone!
Local Walks – Booklets
Access digital (PDF) copies of local walking booklets, covering various routes you can take in and around Frampton Cotterell, Coalpit Heath and Watley’s End.
Print copies of certain booklets may be purchased at The Brockeridge Centre, subject to availability.
- Black Rocks Nature Trail Booklet – This nature trail is a circular walk of around one mile. The walk runs alongside the River Frome and through meadows, farmland and woodland. Route includes stiles, uneven ground, and may be muddy. Centenary Field is accessible to wheelchairs and buggies with a RADAR key.
Produced by Frampton Cotterell Nature Group, and was funded by UWE Bristol Community Fund and the Quartet Community Foundation.
Please note: this digital booklet may not be accessible to screen-readers. Paper copies of this booklet are available at The Brockeridge Centre. - Dramway Path Booklet – The Dramway Path is a 15km (9 mile) linear walk that follows sections of the route of a nineteenth century tramway which carried coal from Coalpit Heath in the Bristol coalfield down to the River Avon.
Produced by South Gloucestershire Council. - Heritage Walks Booklet – Contains seven local heritage walks: Coalpit Heath; Frampton Cotterell; Coalmining; Half Moon; Wheelchair User’s Route; Brockeridge Detectives; and Frampton Detectives.
Produced by Frampton Cotterell & Coalpit Heath Village Action in association with the Frampton Cotterell Local History Society and funded by South Gloucestershire Council. - Hatters‘ Trail Booklet – Five local heritage walks in Frampton Cotterell and Watley’s end, following routes associated with the history of the hat-making industry. Includes wheelchair- and buggy-friendly routes.
Produced by the Watley’s End Residents Association and the Frampton Cotterell & District Local History Society. Funded by South Gloucestershire Council, Bristol University’s Department of Historical Studies, the Frampton Cotterell & District Local History Society, Frampton Cotterell Village Action, and the Watley’s End Resident’s Association. - Frome Valley Walkway Booklet – The Frome Valley Walkway is a 29km (18 mile) long path which follows the River Frome from the River Avon in the centre of Bristol to the Cotswold Hills in South Gloucestershire.
Produced by Friends of the River Frome in association with South Gloucestershire Council, The Countryside Agency, Bristol City Council, and Forest of Avon.
Village Action Walks
A varied collection of excellent local walks, compiled by the now disbanded Frampton Cotterell & Coalpit Heath Village Action group. These walking guides contain both written instructions and google maps routes for you to follow.
- Algars Manor – A stroll along the River Frome to Algars Manor on the edge of Iron Acton. 3.5 miles.
- Bitterwell Lake – A walk following parts of the old Dramway to visit Bitterwell Lake in Henfield. 3.75 miles.
- Blackberry Brake & Kendleshire – Past Blackberry Brake woodland to cross the Kendleshire golf course. 3.5 miles.
- Bury Hill Fort – Along dramatic sections of the Frome Valley Walkway and visiting the Iron Age fort at Bury Hill, Winterbourne Down. 3.5 miles.
- Daffodil Walk – Enjoy the daffodils in Frampton Cotterell before heading across the open fields towards Iron Acton. 2.6 miles.
- Frampton Beside the River Frome – An easy access stroll along the Frome and taking in part of the neighbouring hamlet of Watley’s End. 3.25 miles.
- Frampton Lanes – A walk around the lanes of Frampton Cotterell for when the fields are too muddy. 3.25 miles.
- Frog Lane – A walk towards Westerleigh with glimpses of Coalpit Heath’s mining heritage. 3.5 miles.
- Huckford Quarry – Down the River Frome to Huckford viaduct and the quarry (now a nature reserve). 4 miles.
- Iron Acton’s Hidden Lanes – Across the fields to Iron Acton and a visit to some of its ancient lanes. 3.5 miles.
- Iron Acton Village – An alternative route to Iron Acton starting at St Peter’s Church. 4 miles.
- Mayshill – A rural walk to the Mayshill hamlet returning via Tubbs Bottom. 3.5 miles.
- Monk’s Pool – A visit to the Monks’ Pool and Bradley Brook Nature reserves, 3.5 miles. Alternative route 1.75 miles.
- Ram Hill Lanes & Lake – Over Ram Hill to Bitterwell Lake returning via Kendleshire Golf Course. 3.75 miles.
- The Swan at Nibley – Varied countryside between Nibley and Iron Acton. 3.8 miles.
- Tubbs Bottom – A visit to Iron Acton, Chill Wood and the flood retention dam at Tubbs Bottom. 4 miles.
