Bradford on Avon is a
Walkers are Welcome Town
Encouraging people to walk in & around the delightful Bradford on Avon area.
Getting here: advice on how to get to Bradford on Avon, by public transport, cycle, car or even canal boat.
Our monthly walks programme: to receive the latest information we advise signing up to our MailChimp e-newsletter - scroll down the page.
Upcoming monthly walks; all leave at 09.30 from Tourist Information
- Tuesday 25th February - Bernie Garforth 5.5 miles
- Sunday 9th March - Peter Bird
- Tuesday 25th March - Richard Craft, minibus walk
- Sunday 13th April - Alison Reynolds
- Tuesday 29th April - Pam & Alan Bougeard
Walkers are Welcome is a network of around 100 towns and villages across the UK.
To keep up to date with Bradford on Avon Walkers are Welcome’s activities you can sign up to our monthly e-newsletter further down this page, where you can also view the most recent newsletters.
Path issues: if you’d like to report a path issue, such as damaged stile, blocked path or missing Wheel waymarker please use the ‘Contact’ page.
Get Wiltshire Walking organises weekly walks every Wednesday morning, starting at 09.30 from the centre of town.
This 18 minute YouTube video takes you on an informative walking tour of our fantastic town.
Avon Valley
Local Walks
Bradford on Avon boasts some spectacular natural scenery together with fascinating architecture.
Come and walk around here and we are sure you'll be inspired! Don’t forget to explore the Walking Wheel while you’re here.
Outside the Tithe Barn
Walking Festival
The 2025 Walking Festival will be held on the weekend of 6th & 7th September - 2 days instead of the usual 3. Many of the walks will be on a ‘watery’ theme.
River Avon running through the town
Explore BoA
Many of Bradford on Avon's accommodation providers welcome walkers. There are also many fantastic pubs, cafés and restaurants
to rest those aching feet after savouring the delights of this busy town.
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