2023 Walk Providers - Bristol Walk Fest

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We are very lucky to have so many varied groups and organisations within the city who provide walks and walking related activities.

Here are the amazing walking activity providers who are contributing to this year’s Walk Fest. They’d love to hear from you, so do get in touch and join their walks:

The Abolition Shed Collective represents three groups trying to create an interpretation centre called ‘Bristol Enslavement & Abolition Museum’ – BEAM Events by this provider

Active Archives is a new voluntary collective that specialises in cultural tours and creative ways of bringing archives and history to new audiences.

The Thrive Bristol programme aims to improve mental wellbeing for everyone by focussing on how different part of the city, such as our communities, places of work, and schools can support our mental health. Events by this provider

Steps in Stone run geology walks in Bristol, connecting the deep time, geological history of the landscape with the human history and archaeology of the city. The aim of the walks is to make geology accessible and inspiring,…

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Step into a secret world and discover a unique green heritage site in the heart of Bristol.

Our project aims to secure the outstanding wildlife interest of the Avon Gorge, Clifton and Durdham Downs

Go wild with self-led trails through our My Wild City sites!

Launched in October 2019 by Mayor Marvin Rees, the Big Tidy aims to bring the sparkle back to the city by working hand-in-hand with residents and Bristol Waste street cleansing crews. The team is made up of Bristol…

Stroll along the route of the Saxon town walls taking in Pirate haunts and the highlights of Bristol’s Street art.

In streets across greater Bedminster you find some beautiful front gardens – small but perfectly formed!

Discover the amazing hidden history of Manor Valley Woods, a small patch of ancient woodland in Bishopsworth.

Bristol Central is a friendly and thriving tennis club in the heart of Bristol. Events by this provider

Bristol City Council Active Travel and Public Health team help communities to be more active by providing practical help and resources.

Increasing awareness of Dementia charity. Our aim is to make Bristol THE Dementia Friendly City of the UK. Events by this provider

We are an organisation that promotes the rights of Disabled People in Bristol that is committed to the concepts of community, peer support and the social model of disability.

The Green Party is a political party focussed on social and environmental justice.

This walk is a partnership between Bristol Improv Theatre and Angie Belcher. Together they are using their love of delighting and inspiring audiences through improvised, participative theatre and comedy to take a quirky look at the hidden histories…

The public library service offers resources, events and activities for all communities across Bristol.

Bristol Nordic Walking offers fun and friendly Nordic walks for fitness in beautiful Bristol parks.

We welcome everyone of all ages and abilities to play tennis.

The Public Rights of Way (PROW) Liaison Group is a forum for consultation between Bristol City Council and people and groups

Bristol Ramblers is one of the largest walking groups in the country, with a varied programme of about 300 walks each year. Events by this provider

Bristol Rovers Community Trust has been running a walking football project since December 2015 and it is fast-becoming a great project for the Trust. Twitter: @BristolRoversCT Events by this provider

This guided circular walk takes you across parts of South Bristol using pavements and footpaths.

We are a brand new grassroots walking group of women of colour established in Bristol in April 2021 that aims to reach out to local women in the area who identify with our lived experience to encourage an…

We are affiliated to the Gloucestershire FA and our sessions are rune by FA Level 1 coaches.

The Bristol Walking Alliance is a consortium of organisations and individuals campaigning to improve Bristol’s walking environment. We want to create an environment for pedestrians that is welcoming, safe, convenient and inclusive. Events by this provider

Take the chance to have some fun with like-minded social people, and enjoy tea/coffee after playing along with a chat.

Brunel Walking Group is for young(ish) people in the Bristol & Bath area who love getting outside on the weekend.

BS3 Community Development was founded in 1991 to improve the lives of people living in BS3 and the surrounding area.

Carers Support Centre is a charity which provides support, information and advice to (unpaid) carers of any age living in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas.

Changes Bristol is a free to access mental health charity. We offer online and in-person peer support groups, weekly Walk & Talks, a weekly outdoor wellbeing session and a befriending service. See our website or call for more…

Clevedon Ramblers Group formed in September 1990 and are part of the Ramblers Association.

CHIS is a charity devoted to improving the environment and quality of life in Clifton & Hotwells and preserving its best features. It also organises monthly talks on local topics and visits to places of interest. Events by…

The Bridge is a special part of Bristol’s heritage and needs constant expert management in order to keep running.

Helping people develop outdoors skills and knowledge through guided walks or skills tuition. Events by this provider

EcoWild connects people to inspiring meaningful experiences in the living world, wherever they are in their lives. Through the deeper relationship that ensues we are collectively more able to meet the challenge of our times. Facebook: facebook.com/EcoWildCIC Instagram:…

England Netball supports the development and growth of netball for women and girls across the country. We run a variety of different sessions for people as young as 5 years old and all the way up to people…

England Netball supports the development and growth of netball for women and girls across the country. We run a variety of different sessions for people as young as 5 years old and all the way up to people…

England Netball supports the development and growth of netball for women and girls across the country. We run a variety of different sessions for people as young as 5 years old and all the way up to people…

Friends Ageing Better (FAB) is a community of older people who enjoy meeting up with like-minded people who live locally. Events by this provider

Friends of Badock’s Wood was set up by local community members to enhance Badock’s Wood in North Bristol and we continue to do so more than 20 years later.

A group of volunteers who are dedicated to caring and improving Eastwood Farm for all human and animal visitors to the site. We always welcome new members and usually meet on the first Saturday morning of every month.…

We are a sub-group of Sea Mills and Coombe Dingle Climate Action – a friends group, aiming to support nature recovery on four quadrants of grassland either side of Trym, linking Blaise to Avon.

Friends of Troopers Hill was formed by a group of local residents in St George, east Bristol, in 2003

We give organisations the space, knowledge, contacts and tools to accelerate their sustainability journey and progress towards carbon neutrality.

The Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation aims to improve people’s lives through the power of cricket. We create, develop, and deliver fun, safe, inclusive year-round cricket activity for people of all abilities in both urban and rural locations. We are…

Go Jauntly is a free community-based walking and nature connection app that offers local trails for city dwellers seeking a quick dose of nature.

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Established back in 2005, this fun 80-minute walk combines haunted buildings, TV/film locations and Bristol trivia.

Local walking group in Horfield.

Kingswood Walking Rugby Club is an established club – we are an all inclusive mixed gender club with over 50 members. Events by this provider

The Knowle West Health Park CIC is a Community Interest Company created to tackle health inequalities and promote health and well-being. The company aims to provide high quality services to prevent illness, promote good health and assist recovery…

We’re all about Bristol, walking and community and helping people improve their mental and physical wellbeing through walking activities. We specialise in Nordic walking and offer tasters, workshops and community Nordic walking programmes bringing people together, having fun,…

A nature based educator for kids and adults, with forest school leaders running guided foraging walks for families.

Our neighbourhood trust support the community by holding warm and welcoming spaces, hosting a myriad of events and supporting schemes such as community housing and wildlife events.

Lucy is an outdoor arts producer who enjoys a personal mindfulness practice. This is the forth time that Lucy has offered this walk at Bristol Walk Fest.

M Shed is a living museum that works with the people of Bristol to create colourful exhibits detailing the history of the city and the stories its people. Twitter: @mshedbristol Events by this provider

The Manor Woods Valley Group acts as the ‘friends’ group for Manor Woods Valley Local Nature Reserve, which is a hidden gem on South Bristol.

Independent bookshop with stores in Henleaze and Portishead.

MHM Bristol is a peer support group providing a safe space for people to walk, talk and connect.

The National Centre for Integrative Medicine (NCIM) is a Centre of Excellence that champions an Integrative Medicine Model, combining conventional, lifestyle and holistic approaches.

Nordic4 offers Nordic Walking instruction and fitness sessions. The ethos of Nordic4 is a focus on correct technique: so developing a deeper understanding of one’s body in exercise, improved fitness and a sense of wellbeing. Nordic4 places real…

North Somerset Council’s Health Walks scheme welcomes over 300 regular walkers a week in and around North Somerset, with Health Walks in Clevedon, Nailsea, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Winscombe, Long Ashton and Yatton. The walks are led by volunteers who…

Open Minds is a social impact organisation involving a collective of likeminded people who enjoy helping others to connect with nature and access the outdoors. Our team of staff and volunteers include open water swim coaches, yoga teachers,…

Our purpose is to strengthen wellbeing within communities, widen access and create opportunities for excluded citizens.

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As a Blue Badge Guide for the South West I guide specifically in Bristol and Bath and aim to bring alive Bristol and Bath for both locals and all visitors

We are the Avon area Ramblers Group

Show Of Strength has produced new work in non theatre spaces for over twenty years, and created three informal, intimate and accessible new venues in Bristol

We are the Ramblers Group for the Somer Valley and the villages to the north, west and east.

Nature based group walks and activities

We are a constituted voluntary lead group of residents from South Bristol who come together to walk in and around Bristol on a monthly basis. Events by this provider

Brunel’s SS Great Britain tells the incredible story of one of Britain’s greatest engineers and one of the most important ships in maritime history.

In non-pandemic time the St George Strollers organise regular, healthy walks of 3 miles or less, in and around the vicinity of St George, east Bristol.

We’re a friendly walking group who are mainly based in North West Bristol. We provide about 4 walks and social events per month. The walks are within 30 miles of Bristol and a mixture of long (up to…

Explore Bristol’s biggest public air raid shelter, see behind the scenes of the Corn Exchange and discover the heart of Bristol’s historic old town.

This is a regeneration project around Temple Meads station.

I organise guided local history and tree trails around some of Bristol’s beautiful parks and green spaces, focusing on the most spectacular trees within them and placing these trees within their historical context.

The Avon Centre is an equine and nature based activities charity on the outskirts of Bristol, opposite Blaise Castle.

Travelwest is the transport information service of the west of England and part of the West of England Combined Authority. The Combined Authority is bringing partners together to improve transport across the region, to provide sustainable, long-term solutions…

Turn an afternoon walk into an adventure with Treasure Hunt Bristol.

TRESA brings together residents in Totterdown with the aim of improving and protecting our local environment and to promote a vibrant cultural life.

Underfall Yard is a working boatyard, as well as a scheduled monument. It is a piece of living history in Bristol’s Floating Harbour, and welcomes visitors all year round.

This walk has been commissioned for Walking and Re-Creation, a University of Bristol research project. Events by this provider

The University of Bristol has been a major part of Bristol city’s culture for over 100 years. Its campuses include many iconic buildings and historic grounds.

At UWE Bristol, we’re focused on solving future global challenges through outstanding learning, world-leading research and a culture of enterprise.

Wesport is a sports charity that is passionate about helping people become more physically active and enjoy the benefits that an active lifestyle can bring. We are the Active Partnership for the West of England, championing sport in…

Now in our 28th year, we provide walks accessed by train, using stations on the Bristol to Weymouth Line. We cover four areas of Ramblers and widen the scope for walking experiences away from the local group area.

Your Park Bristol and Bath’s mission is for everybody to enjoy the transformational benefits of parks. We bring truly inclusive activities to people’s doorsteps, improving health, wellbeing and community life.