Section 24 of 24, Severn Way
Hallen to Bristol
9.8 miles (15.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 543 790. Finish: ST 580 724. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 205 m of climbing and 210 m of descent; highest point 68 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hallen.
- Bus stops
- Lawrence Weston Road, 460 m from the start. Directions ST 545 786Long Cross Lay-by, 670 m from the start. Directions ST 543 783
- Car parks
- Car park, 670 m from the start. Directions ST 541 783Car park, 730 m from the start. Directions ST 540 796Car park, 740 m from the start. Directions ST 544 782
Getting back
The section finishes at Bristol. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- SS Great Britain (heritage railway), 140 m from the finish. Directions ST 580 722Princes Wharf (heritage railway), 590 m from the finish. Directions ST 585 722
- Bus stops
- Gasworks Lane, 130 m from the finish. Directions ST 579 725Maritime Museum, 170 m from the finish. Directions ST 578 723
Planning the Severn Way
- The guidebook: Walking the Severn Way (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 56%, earth, rock and mud 14%, gravel and tracks 9%, grass 8%.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 6 gates, 11 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 53 m in a kilometre (1 in 19), starting 0.2 miles in.
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