Section 2 of 3, Gordano Round
Abbots Leigh to Walton in Gordano
9.6 miles (15.5 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 537 737. Finish: ST 423 720. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 404 m of climbing and 401 m of descent; highest point 132 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Abbots Leigh.
- Bus stops
- Sandy Lane, 130 m from the start. Directions ST 538 738The George, 470 m from the start. Directions ST 542 736Church Road, 470 m from the start. Directions ST 542 736
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 720 m from the start. Directions ST 537 730Car park, 950 m from the start. Directions ST 543 745
Getting back
The section finishes at Walton in Gordano. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Clevedon Court, 500 m from the finish. Directions ST 423 715Conygar Close, 680 m from the finish. Directions ST 418 723
Planning the Gordano Round
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The Gordano Round (North Somerset Council (sold by Gordano Footpath Group)).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 36%, earth, rock and mud 33%, grass 12%, gravel and tracks 6%.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 10 kissing gates, 20 gates, 1 stream crossing, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 80 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 2.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- The Kings Arms, Easton in Gordano: 2 miles in, about 350 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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