SU4: A Walk through Bradford's Industrial past.
Cost: £5
Date: Sunday 7th September
Start Time: 10.00
Distance: 2 miles
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Places: 15
Start Point: Explore BoA, Westbury Gardens BA15 1DE
Leader: Paul Fisher
Description: Before Avon Rubber closed in the 1990s, the town was an industrial hub of packed pubs, well-attended churches and a thriving co-operative movement. The walk starts with a panoramic view of the town, followed by a visit to the six-acre former factory complex that once led the world in rubber production, on a site that had previously been famed for the manufacture of the finest quality cloth. This walk features in Walks to Works 2: Bath and Bradford on Avon (Smallish Books, 2025)
Grading: Easy a level route, a comfortable pace, no stiles to negotiate , up to about 3 miles. Regular short stops are included.
Booking from 1st July
Cost: £5
Date: Sunday 7th September
Start Time: 10.00
Distance: 2 miles
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Places: 15
Start Point: Explore BoA, Westbury Gardens BA15 1DE
Leader: Paul Fisher
Description: Before Avon Rubber closed in the 1990s, the town was an industrial hub of packed pubs, well-attended churches and a thriving co-operative movement. The walk starts with a panoramic view of the town, followed by a visit to the six-acre former factory complex that once led the world in rubber production, on a site that had previously been famed for the manufacture of the finest quality cloth. This walk features in Walks to Works 2: Bath and Bradford on Avon (Smallish Books, 2025)
Grading: Easy a level route, a comfortable pace, no stiles to negotiate , up to about 3 miles. Regular short stops are included.
Booking from 1st July
Cost: £5
Date: Sunday 7th September
Start Time: 10.00
Distance: 2 miles
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Places: 15
Start Point: Explore BoA, Westbury Gardens BA15 1DE
Leader: Paul Fisher
Description: Before Avon Rubber closed in the 1990s, the town was an industrial hub of packed pubs, well-attended churches and a thriving co-operative movement. The walk starts with a panoramic view of the town, followed by a visit to the six-acre former factory complex that once led the world in rubber production, on a site that had previously been famed for the manufacture of the finest quality cloth. This walk features in Walks to Works 2: Bath and Bradford on Avon (Smallish Books, 2025)
Grading: Easy a level route, a comfortable pace, no stiles to negotiate , up to about 3 miles. Regular short stops are included.
Booking from 1st July
· Essential Information
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the stated start time, to allow for registration and briefing.
For longer walks, bring a picnic lunch, plus snacks and plenty of water.
Walk duration times are a guide and the actual walks may be a slightly shorter or longer than advertised.
Please make sure you have the ability and stamina to complete a walk based on the information we provide.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear
Walk leaders are in charge at all times. Their decision on participation is final.
Vulnerable people and U16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information about each walk is correct and we reserve the right to make changes or cancel walks should unforeseen circumstances arise.
We have an ‘assistance dogs only’ policy, so do not bring your dog.
Should you wish to leave a walk the leader or backmarker should be informed; once you have left you will be responsible for your own safety and wellbeing.
Please bear in mind that you are responsible for your own personal safety. Our leaders will have risk assessed every walk and at the start of the walk will make you aware of any potential hazards. Please follow any instructions you are given.
N.B. Booking costs are non-refundable.