Section 5 of 5, Community Forest Path
Norton Malreward to Longwell Green
8.2 miles (13.2 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 603 650. Finish: ST 661 698. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 116 m of climbing and 206 m of descent; highest point 119 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Norton Malreward.
- Bus stop
- Norton Malreward Church, 120 m from the start. Directions ST 602 651
Getting back
The section finishes at Longwell Green. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Bitton (heritage railway), 930 m from the finish. Directions ST 669 703
- Bus stops
- Londonderry Farm, 310 m from the finish. Directions ST 664 699Tudor House, 320 m from the finish. Directions ST 662 695Londonderry Farm, 380 m from the finish. Directions ST 665 700
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 38%, paved or flagged 21%, earth, rock and mud 16%; the rest (23%) isn't recorded.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 24 stiles, 6 kissing gates, 8 gates.
Steepest climb: about 39 m in a kilometre (1 in 26), starting 2.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Rising Sun, Pensford: 1.6 miles in.The George & Dragon, Pensford: 1.8 miles in.The Compton Inn, Compton Dando: 4.1 miles in.The New Inn, Keynsham: 6.8 miles in.The Ship Inn, Keynsham: 6.8 miles in.The Brassmill, Keynsham: 7.3 miles in.Lock Keeper, Keynsham: 7.6 miles in.Talbot Inn, Keynsham: 6.8 miles in, about 200 m off the way.The Trout Tavern, Keynsham: 6.8 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Keynsham & District Conservative Club: 7.1 miles in, about 350 m off the way.And 2 more within a quarter of a mile.
- Cafés
- Home From Home, Upper Stanton Drew: 0.9 miles in, about 200 m off the way.ESP Coffee Bar, Keynsham: 6.8 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Temple Street Canteen, Keynsham: 6.9 miles in, about 150 m off the way. Step-free.Pomegranate At Keynsham One Stop Shop: 6.9 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Shake Express, Keynsham: 6.9 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Costa, Keynsham: 7 miles in, about 250 m off the way.Baked Cafe, Keynsham: 7 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Coffee#1, Keynsham: 7 miles in, about 200 m off the way.Grounded, Keynsham: 7 miles in, about 250 m off the way.Keynsham Baptist Church Coffee Shop: 7 miles in, about 250 m off the way.And 3 more within a quarter of a mile.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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