Saturday 3rd October
On Saturday 3rd October, we’re doing something a little different, and very close to Bristol’s heart. Our instructors will be Nordic walking the full Bristol to Bath Railway Path in a relay-style challenge, raising money for St Mungo’s, a charity doing vital work to support people experiencing homelessness across our city. We’d love you to be part of it!
It isn’t a race or pushing anyone beyond their limits, it’s about community, purpose, and coming together for something bigger. Our instructors will be covering the route in sections (some may even take on the whole thing), and we’re inviting you to join us for as much or as little as you fancy – non Nordic walking friends welcome to as poles are optional.
Nordic walk a mile, a section, or the whole path – every step counts, and every step helps.
We have one shared fundraising page, so your friends and family can either sponsor you or if you can’t join us we’d appreciate a donation to support the team effort. Whether you join us on the day or cheer from afar, you’ll be helping raise money for a cause that matters deeply in Bristol.
Along the way, we’ll stop at two of the path’s best-loved cafés: Warmley Waiting Room – the iconic halfway stop (with a Tardis toilet) and Bitton Station Café – spacious and perfect for refuelling before the final stretch into Bath.
Clair will join us for the first leg, Ros & Lindsay will complete the whole route, Debra will join at Warmley & finish in Saltford & Rachael will join at Saltford.
Drop-Off, Pick-Up Points and Route Options
1. Our Start – Bristol Temple Meads, Sandwi On The Go
It’s a short walk from here to the cycle path via Avon Street
2. Fishponds Library, Hockeys Lane, 6.5km from Temple Meads, 1 hour 40 mins walk
Good for transport links as there arefrequent buses back into Bristol – loo stop at Morrisons, Fishponds)
3. Western Hill Entrance, Staple Hill Tunnel, Station Road End, 8.5km from Temple Meads, 2 hours 10 mins
Join us halfway and there are bus routes + parking nearby
4. Warmley Waiting Room, 10.5 km from Temple Meads, 2 hours 40 mins
We’ll be stopping here shortly for drinks/snacks/loo. If you want to join us here there’s road access and parking
5. Bitton Railway Station, 13 km from Temple Meads, 3 hours 15 mins
Toilets and if you want to join us here there’s road access and parking.
6. Saltford – Mead Lane Railway Path Entrance, 17km from Temple Meads, 4 hours 15 mins
Loo stop at Bird In Hand pub and good bus links between Bath & Bristol, perfect for those who want to join for an 8km walk into Bath.
7. Our Finish at Bath Spa Railway Station! 25km from Temple Meads, 6 hours 15 mins
Stop for a drink or food with the instructors, or just get the train back to Temple Meads
Date: 3rd October 9:30am
Walk Leader: Bristol & Bath Instructor Team
Duration: Approx 6:15 – walking time, approx 25kms
Terrain: Flat
Price: Free to join – just donate or get sponsored
Meeting Point: Sandwi on the Go Bristol Temple Meads Clock Tower Yd, Approach Road, Bristol BS1 6QH
Let’s enjoy something special together this autumn: a fun challenge and a chance to Nordic walk with purpose. Book now (for free) and we’ll keep you updated with information.
Here’s what your fundraising could mean:
£29 could help us offer warm, filling meals to people staying with us.
£51 could help keep our frontline teams out on the street, supporting people who need us the most.
£98 could go towards funding our employment support services, helping people to find work and stay off the streets.