Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome!

Is this a family friendly event?

This walk is aimed at adults, but children above the age of 14 are welcome if the parent thinks they will enjoy this type of event.

Friday, 16 May

Frome Valley Walk | BRISTOL WALK FEST 2025

Meditative walk through the green valley of the river Frome in East Bristol, exploring the valley's story through its geology and history.

By Steps in Stone

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Fri, 16 May 2025 10:30 - 12:30 GMT+1

Location

Snuff Mills Car Park

14 River View Stapleton BS16 1DL United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

The walk:

Join us on this walk to listen out for the echoes of the past we witness in today’s river valley. We will explore the ancient history of the rocks that make up this beautiful rewilded valley, and place them in the context of the human history of the Snuff Mills area, its industry and inhabitants of old.

This walk is slow paced giving you a chance to breathe and pause in a beautiful wild part of the city. We engage in optional creative mindful writing exercises to help us connect with the rocks and themes of the walk - completely up to you if you want to join in.

If we're lucky we might also spot some of the Frome's wonderful birdlife - the zippy kingfisher and the elusive dipper!

Details:

Start and Finish: Snuff Mills Car Park, Bristol BS16 1DL

Walking distance: 2.5 km

Duration: 2 hours

Accessibility: some muddy paths and steps

Maximum of 15 participants. Suitable for children above 12. Dogs are allowed, if they are happy to be still and on the lead at times.

Steps in Stone runs regular geology and history walks in the city of Bristol. This tour will provide a deep time perspective, revealing how millennia of human involvement with the local landscape and geology have shaped the city.

These walks are open to all and require no prior knowledge of the city or geology.

For more information, visit the Steps in Stone website.

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Steps in Stone

Steps in Stone runs walks in the Bristol area that reveal the role of geology in our landscapes, histories and architecture.

We explore the incredible journey this land has been on since the beginning of time, delving deep into our imagination with a sense of awe.

We offer meditative walks in beautiful, wild parts of the city and its environs and facilitate connection with the wonderful world around us.