Walks you can reach from Montpelier by train

A day hike is just a simple train journey away — plan your next day of green.

St Andrews Road to Avonmouth (Gloucestershire)

30 minutes direct from Montpelier.

Flat and heavily industrial Avonmouth: distribution centres, wind turbines, an old level crossing and the greenery of Avonmouth Park.

Time: 1h30

Warnings: Heavily industrial; some footpaths overgrown or eroded by trail bikes.

Walk details: Bristol Rail Campaign (photos, local insights and turn-by-turn directions).

15 minutes direct from Montpelier.

Time: 7h30–15h

Walk details: Railwalks.

Steep

15 minutes direct from Montpelier.

Pleasant walk; great views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland, fields and with substantial climbs.

Time: 6h–11h30

Walk details: Railwalks.

Steep

30 minutes direct from Montpelier.

Riverside path with fields and with moderate climbs. Good for bird-watching.

Time: 4h–8h

Warnings: Can be very muddy or boggy.

Walk details: Railwalks.

Steep