The Wessex Wanderer Rail Walks programme has unveiled its newest walks.
Running along the Bristol to Weymouth railway line, the programme offers a variety of walks, both circular and linear, between April and October.
The walks are organised by the Ramblers, covering Avon, Wiltshire and Swindon, Somerset, and Dorset.
Saturday, June 6, features a 7.3-mile 'Railways and Riverways of Keynsham' walk, starting and ending at Keynsham Station.
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It follows the Monarch's Way and the Bristol to Bath cycle path to Bitton Railway Station, with views over Bitton village and church, before rejoining the cycle path to the Avon Riverway and back to Keynsham.
Trains from Weymouth leave at 7.33am, arriving at 9.40am, with return trains at 2.11pm or 4.11pm.
From Bristol Temple Meads, trains leave at 9.08am, arriving at 9.14am, with return trains at 2.40pm, 3.20pm, or 3.50pm.
On Wednesday, June 10, a moderately paced six-mile circular walk begins at Bradford-on-Avon Station.
The route heads steeply uphill to Tory, offering views, and continues through lanes and fields, with a couple of stiles.
Trains from Weymouth leave at 9.32am, arriving at 11.17am, with a return train at 4.36pm.
From Bristol Temple Meads, trains leave at 10.45am, arriving at 11.15am, with frequent return trains.
Participants are advised to wear sturdy footwear and bring water.
No pre-booking or Ramblers membership is required to join the walks.
Further details can be found at the Wessex Railway Walks website.
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