Best walks near Frome by train

Somerset · South West England | Walks by foot

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A day hike in the countryside is just a simple train journey away — explore the most charmingly located railway stations in South West England and plan your next day of green.

Salisbury Station Circular via Old Sarum (Wiltshire)

45m direct from Frome.

16km. Moderate ascents. 4h30–7h30.

An essential walk! Have lunch a café or pub next to the river. Return from Stonehenge to Salisbury by bus (very frequent & reliable but check times).

Highlights: Old Sarum Ruins and Stonehenge.

Lunch stop: the Bridge Inn (2h30–4h30 in; excellent).

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Westbury Station to Melksham Station (Wiltshire)

8m direct from Frome.

19km. Gentle ascents. 5h.

Field paths and flat and easy-going.

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Westbury Station to Freshford Station (Wiltshire)

8m direct from Frome.

Tough: steep ascents. 20km.

Beautiful; picturesque. Riverside path with woodland.

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Avoncliff Station to Westbury Station (Wiltshire)

8m direct from Frome.

17km. Moderate ascents. 4h.

Pleasant. Canal towpath with fields and with moderate climbs.

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Dilton Marsh Station to Westbury Station (Wiltshire)

8m direct from Frome.

12km. Moderate ascents. 3h30.

Hill paths and with moderate climbs. Can be slippery in wet weather.

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Bruton Station Circular via Creech Hill (Somerset)

15m direct from Frome.

Tough: steep ascents. 15km. 5h.

Panoramic views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland, fields, and with substantial climbs. Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge.

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Trowbridge Station to Melksham Station (Wiltshire)

15m direct from Frome.

13km. Moderate ascents. 3h.

Pleasant scenery. Canal towpath with woodland, fields, and flat and easy-going.

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Trowbridge Station to Bath Spa Station (Wiltshire)

15m direct from Frome.

Tough: steep ascents. 19km.

Beautiful walk; fantastic. Canal towpath with fields. Short stretch on a fast-traffic road with limited verge.

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Freshford Station to Trowbridge Station (Somerset)

15m direct from Frome.

Tough: steep ascents. 11km. 3h.

Field paths.

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Warminster Station to Bath Spa Station (Wiltshire)

15m direct from Frome.

Tough: 29km. Moderate ascents. 7h.

Long views. Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs.

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Bradford-on-Avon Station to Chippenham Station (Wiltshire)

30m direct from Frome.

Tough: 24km. Gentle ascents. 6h.

Scenic walk; long walk. Riverside path and flat and easy-going.

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Freshford Station to Bradford-on-Avon Station (Somerset)

30m direct from Frome.

12km. Moderate ascents. 3h.

Picturesque; magnificent. Canal towpath with woodland, fields, and flat and easy-going.

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