Tagged by "Railway"
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Pont Aberglaslyn to Rhyd Ddu
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Walking close by the rebuilt Welsh Highland Railway through the Aberglaslyn Pass and Beddgelert Forest.
This walk is mainly along footpaths and bridleways, although the final kilometre is along the busy A4085. Be careful!
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Castlemans Corkscrew
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Follow, wherever possible, the old railway line between Brockenhurst and Poole. Can return via Train from Poole direct to Brockenhurst.
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Cricklade & South Cerney railway & canal
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Start at Cricklade Leisure Centre car park. Follow the old railway (Sustrans Route 45) out to South Cerney, and back along the river and disused canal to North Meadow and Cricklade. Late April/early May is the best time to see rare snakeshead fritilleries in this nature reserve.
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Two Tunnels Greenway, Bath
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Note that this route is not yet open though you can walk the sections that aren't actually underground and climb the hills between those - please vote for Connect2 so that we secure the funding - and support the planning application before the committee at the end of November. http://www.sustransconnect2.org.uk/
This is a proposed shared path along the route of the Somerset and Dorset Railway's Bath Extension, from East Twerton through Oldfield Park via Devonshire Tunnel, then Lyncombe Vale and through Combe Down Tunnel, lastly across Tucking Mill Viaduct to Midford. Regular buses run from Midford or Dundas back to Bath, or walk back via the Somerset Coal canal towpath and a climb to South Stoke - or you will be able to walk or cycle via Dundas and the K&A canal towpath. A circular route via the canal towpath will be a half marathon in length.
http://www.twotunnels.org.uk/
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Crowcombe Heathfield to Stogumber
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A walk from Crowcombe Heathfield Station to Stogumber Station using public roads and public footpaths and passing through some very quiet Somerset countryside. However, the roads are very narrow with many bends so walking with children is not advisable. Return by steam train in the West Somerset Railway www.wsr.org.uk or retrace your steps of use one of several alternative routes clearly marked on OS maps.
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Dunster to Blue Anchor
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A walk from Dunster Station to Blue Anchor Station along the foreshore of Blue Anchor Bay. The terrain includes shingle and pebbles and is suitable only for walking. You can return by steam train on the West Somerset Railway www.wsr.org.uk or simply retrace your steps...
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The Old Mineral Line
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A walk from Washford Station to Watchet Station mostly along the route of the West Somerset Mineral Railway which once brought iron ore down from the mines on the Brendon Hills to Watchet harbour and thence the ironworks in South Wales. You can return by steam train on the West Somerset Railway, which parallels much of the route. It is OK for a wheelchair but can be a bit bumpy and muddy in a few places.
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Brampford Speke Circular Walk
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Starting at lovely Brampford Speke, this walk involves one steep hill, a footbridge over the Exe, a dismantled railway, riverside thrills and a pub at the end.
