Walks you can reach from Nailsea and Backwell by train

Parson Street Station to Bristol Temple Meads Station (Somerset)

7m direct from Nailsea and Backwell.

Tough: steep ascents. 5km. 1h30.

Hill paths with street sections at either end and with moderate climbs.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Bristol Temple Meads Station to Avonmouth Station (Somerset)

9m direct from Nailsea and Backwell.

Tough: 21km, steep ascents. 5h.

Wonderful; picturesque. Hill and moorland paths with woodland, fields, and with substantial climbs. Can be very muddy or boggy.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Bristol Temple Meads Station to Montpelier Station (Somerset)

9m direct from Nailsea and Backwell.

Tough: steep ascents. 3km. 1h.

Streets and pavements and flat and easy-going.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Bedminster Station to Redland Station (Somerset)

15m direct from Nailsea and Backwell.

Tough: steep ascents. 5km. 2h30.

Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Highbridge and [Burnham Station](/train-stations/south-west-england/somerset/highbridge-and-burnham) to Worle Station (Somerset)

15m direct from Nailsea and Backwell.

Tough: 24km, steep ascents. 5h.

Wide views; panoramic views. Hill and moorland paths with fields and with substantial climbs.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Weston Milton Station to Weston-super-Mare Station (Somerset)

15m direct from Nailsea and Backwell.

Tough: steep ascents. 8km. 2h.

Delightful. Coastal path with woodland, street sections at either end, and with moderate climbs; surfaced.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Trowbridge Station to Bath Spa Station (Wiltshire)

30m direct from Nailsea and Backwell.

Tough: steep ascents. 19km.

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

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Oldfield Park Station to Bath Spa Station (Somerset)

30m direct from Nailsea and Backwell.

Tough: steep ascents. 5km. 2h30.

Riverside path and flat and easy-going. Can be very muddy or boggy.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Warminster Station to Bath Spa Station (Wiltshire)

30m direct from Nailsea and Backwell.

Tough: 29km. Moderate ascents. 7h.

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

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Bath Spa Station Circular (Somerset)

30m direct from Nailsea and Backwell.

19km.

Disused railway path, tunnels, viaducts, canal towpath, river, and historic city centre.

Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Bradford-on-Avon Station to Bath Spa Station (Wiltshire)

30m direct from Nailsea and Backwell.

15km. 4h30.

Flat canal towpath, steep-sided valley, river aqueducts, canalside pubs and tea rooms, and Georgian city finish. Can be muddy.

Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

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

45m direct from Nailsea and Backwell.

Tough: 24km. Gentle ascents. 6h.

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

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route