For a great day out walking, let the train take the strain so you can enjoy a great time exploring the countryside, seaside, market towns and sites of interest along the beautiful Heart of Wessex, Bristol to Weymouth railway line.
The Wessex Wanderer Rail Walks programme consists of circular and linear walks of various lengths which start and finish from stations along the Heart of Wessex (Bristol to Weymouth) railway line. The programme normally takes place between April and October each year and all are welcome.
Whether you are travelling north or south, the start time of the walks takes into account train times in both the directions. The walks are led by experienced members of the Ramblers from across the four Areas of the Ramblers covered by the line (Avon, Wiltshire & Swindon, Somerset and Dorset).
The programme of walks began in 1995, and were organised by Peter Gould, Avon Area in an effort to boost usage of the train when the line between Westbury and Weymouth was under threat of closure, and what better way to access a walk.
The Wessex Wanderers is a Ramblers FlexiGroup hosted by Dorset Area and is supported by the South Wessex and Severnside Community Rail Partnerships, TransWilts and Great Western Railway. Find out more here.