Thank you Geoffrey - that's too kind of you. I am much more comfortable in front of a glass lens than I am in and around people. Glad you enjoyed my Severn Way series - onto the new long walking project soon! Cheers, Paul
Thank you Daryl! Sorry, I still catching up with comments. Glad you enjoyed the final of the Severn Way - I do feel a sense of acomplishment and memories of a lot of the walk will stay with me for a long time. Take care, Paul
Thank you Michael! Yes, The Severn Way is now done - onto the next big walking project starting in September. There will be other things in the meantime. Take care, Paul.
A very interesting finale to your Severn Walk. Well done! I was particularly interested in the history of Severn Beach and Sea Mill. I remember Severn Beach as a rather bleak end of the line, with nothing much of interest except the shoreline and the road bridge in the distance. I certainly had no inkling of its holiday/pleasure beach past. Sea Mills I remember for the wonderful views along the Avon to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, from the train. I think I noticed in one of your shots of the far bank of the Avon, what I assume is signalling equipment for the disused (and hopefully soon to be reopened) line to Portishead. I would also like to echo your thoughtful (written) comments about the people of Bristol at the end of your video.
Thank you so much Malcolm! Yes, I have a vague memory of being taken to Severn Beach around 1969/1970 - it was very grey and windswept with a large station surrounded by rusting tracks, and a little one car DMU shuttling back to Bristol. Some of the resort things were still there then but it was all sadly rather run down - very different in its prime! Well spotted - yes, that is the line to Portishead, which does still see occasional use beyond Pill to Royal Portbury Dock. According to Facebook, some track in situ at the Portishead end was lifted today to be reused on the Avon Valley Railway. Does this mean clearance for the line to be rebuilt? I am not sure, but it should have been reopened (or, rather, never closed) many years ago. I hope to do an explore of the entire line after I have done Part Two of the Bristol Harbour Railway. Take care, Paul
My gosh Paul, what an epic production, you have worked very hard all the way. For anyone interested in the Severn, I can't think of a better reference resource. Brilliant. Ron
Thank you Ron! Yes, this one was quite a piece of work to put together - it is also the longest video that I have ever produced. I will miss The Severn Way, but, the first part of the GeoPark Way, will start by Sabrina in Bridgnorth! It has been an amazing experience to walk and to put together. I am glad that I did it. Thank you for your kind words. Paul
Hello Paul. Congratulations on completing the Severn Way Walk. That final piece must have been the most difficult, especially with the missing direction signs. But we'll done for sticking to your task throughout.
Thank you Lionel & Mary, Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, it was a little tricky, but there is a certain satisfaction that this project is now complete - onto the next! Take care, Paul
That was a day where there were many challenges, finding somewhere to have a proper break being one of them. Thanks for guiding us on the wonderful Severn Way, we will no doubt see Sabrina again at some point.
Thank you Faith! It was a little challenging, especially shops closing early and being borded up at the end of the walk. Glad to know that the protest was peaceful, and the event passed off entirely without incident. Onto the next long term walking project now, Thank you for continuing to support my channel - it really helps a lot. Take care, Paul
Yet another most interesting walk, as you enter my own 'territory'. I imagine the steel railway bridge at Sea Mills does date from the early 1900s, as the tracks were doubled at that time. The original 1860s line only went from Avonmouth up to Hotwells, not the city centre, and was not connected to other railways until the tunnel to Clifton Down and the line through Montpelier etc was built in 1870s. The original section alongside the Avon from Sea Mills to Hotwells is now occupied by the Portway road.
Thank you Richard! Ah, yes that would make sense as it is indeed a double bridge, but only one track across it now. I don't know when the Severn Beach line from Narroways Junction was singled - I am guessing the early to mid 1960s. It could really do with being double again throughout. They are talking about increasing the frequency again to three trains an hour to Avonmouth from the current two ph., and you only have those two passing places at Avonmouth and Clifton Down. It certainly needs it! All trains that I went on were very busy. Probably as busy now than it has ever been, apart from the Zoo Specials! Thanks too for the additional information. Cheers, Paul
@@westcountrywanderings Thank you again for your response. Yes, I suppose that line was very busy in my youth with freight trains to Avonmouth Docks, but very little remaining now. And they still have the additional line via Henbury.
Thank you Roy, and thanks for your support too. It is much appreciated. It was satisfying bringing this long term project to a conclusion. Onto the next one now - it will probably start in September. I am off to Dorset soon. Take care, Paul
Remember enjoying the boating lake at Severn Beach in the 1950's. Really found the sections from Gloucester to Severn Beach bringing back memories of years gone by. Congratulations on finishing such a epic project.
Thank you Ted! Glad some of the sections of the Wonderful Severn Way brought back memories for you. It is certainly an epic adventure I won't forget. Take care, Paul
Hello Paul - greetings from Poland They say that every good thing comes to an end. What an epic journey - 226 miles of absolute delight, every step of the way. What a pleasure to be allowed to follow your journey. You must feel very accomplished now that you've reached the end of The Severn Way. The last bit was very interesting - just a shame that parts of this end of the walk were so difficult to follow. At least, you got there in the end. I especially loved the history of Severn Beach. What a fascinating place.
Thank you Michael. Yes, a sense of acomplishment by finishing this mammoth project. I have thoroughly enjoyed it though. I will remember a lot of the highlights. Glad you could join me along the Way and enjoyed the sights and history too. Thanks so much! Take care, Paul
Hi Paul, Well done on completing the series it's been a mammoth task you should be very proud of yourself. I'm sorry that there was potential trouble on your arrival at Bristol, these are strange times we live in, I watch from afar and wonder, but I also remember the riots that spread like wildfire about 1980, I don't think it's anything new if we look back in history. It's also not restricted to the UK, parts of France also suffer and Barcelona. Anyway it didn't spoil the ending. It was a magnificent view along the Avon to the suspension bridge. We would often stay on the hotel of the same name literally two steps onto the bridge. I had a grin on my face at the start as you showed us the Blue Lagoon. We would often go there to cool off in summertime but this one was on the edge of Portsea Island, it had a miniature railway too. All gone now though!! It was a windy day but the sound was unaffected, some good editing work there. The story of the tsunami sounds interesting. I would recommend reading Simon Winchester's book on Krakatoa and it's tsunami, he also wrote about William Smith. When you showed us the old port I thought yes definitely "mudyevil" times!! Great video, great series, well done. All the best!!
Thank you David - that's very kind of you! Yes, I feel a sense of acomplishment in getting to the end of the Way. It has been an epic and most enjoyable journey apart from the odd minor setback. Shame the miniature railway has gone from Portsea Island too - I think I may have been there en route to the hovercraft to Ryde IoW that leaves from Southsea(?) - also in the early 1970s. I remember the Bristol Riots from St. Paul's (starting at the notorious Black & White Cafe - now demolished (in 2006)) in 1980 very well - I am planning to do a video from, and about, St. Paul's in a future video - I have a couple of friends that live there - it has changed a lot since those times. There is so much history (and a real, diverse community) there, which often gets overlooked by the 'lets have a look and show you how bad this place is' type of UA-camrs. Glad you enjoyed the Severn Way - onto a new long term walking project now! Have a great week! Take care, Paul
@westcountrywanderings Yes I can remember Bristol at that time too but mainly traveling through on the way to football, some parts looked really rundown. Portsmouth was no different!! Yes, well remembered there was a miniature railway near the hovercraft landing, sadly long gone. The Blue Lagoon was at the other end it town
Yes, parts of Bristol were run down then, and some still are (including St. Paul's to some extent). But, there is a vibrancy about the City overall, which I've not experienced elsewhere. I have never explored Portsmouth, and although it is 'outside' the WW Region, I would not mind going there for a good look around. Thanks again, Paul
@@westcountrywanderings Yes, a trip to Portsmouth!! Easy to get to from Bristol by train. End of the line is Portsmouth Harbour Station literally on stilts over the harbour with a tantalising view of a little known abandoned railway. At the other end of town there is the remains of the canal. Lots and lots of naval history as you would imagine. But also home to some of the greats of English literature such as Dickens, Conan Doyle, Kipling, Neville Shute. Then there are the giants of engineering Brunel and Telford. Its got a different flavour to Bristol and is well worth a trip, part of Wessex too which makes the West Country a brother!! I'm currently planning a trip back for September.
A nice and enjoyable Saturday afternoon watching this video. As usual Paul really interesting and a pleasure to watch. Such a shame about the riots. Regards David 👍👍📷📷
Thank you David! Yes, let's hope we have seen the last of the violent protests. As it turned out, the protest in Bristol that evening was peaceful, and good natured, but, of course, I had no way of knowing that in advance. It was satisfying to bring this long term project to a conclusion. Thanks so much for following along. Take care, Paul
A wonderful finale!A lot of ‘heavy walking’- I do hope you found somewhere to sit & rest and eat awhile- there definitely seemed a lack of suitable stopping places. And there was a lack of walkers en route too. I think we all breathed a sigh of relief when you found a definitive signpost and you knew you were on the right track! The woody part perhaps could be improved & the bridge across the link( chord) road was confusing- you weren’t sure if you could use it or not- the heavy gates there were only partially open. These paths should be straightforward and not guesswork. Anyway I don’t want to detract from your superb series! I must try to watch the ones I missed at the beginning- thanks for so many enjoyable videos!
Hi Diana! I can (partially) see why few walkers do this section - however it makes a great introduction into Bristol - just a shame the protests were on. I got shouted at a couple of times walking along The Portway - people saw my camera set up and I think people assumed I was one of those UA-camrs that film those events and can fan the flames making things worse. I really didn't feel comfortable due to the atmosphere that afternoon. As it turned out, thankfully, the protest was peaceful and good natured and confined to the Old Market area, and not harbourside but, of course I had no way of knowing that in advance. Some of the shops in and around Clifton had closed early and some were boarded up or shuttered down. The streets were virtually empty! However I will return to harbourside area soon. The few people I did meet en route in person were very friendly and welcoming. I do hope we have seen the last of the violent protests - it was much worse in Plymouth - some shocking scenes in my former home city. The state of that bridge over the M49 ( is probably only 30 years old) is in a terrible state! I can see why it is not safe for vehicles. I do feel a sense of accomplishment but onto new projects now! New long walking project will probably start in September. Thank you for joining me on this epic adventure! I will treasure many happy memories of it. Take care, Paul
Just to add I was sorry to read you had been shouted at - that must have detracted from the satisfaction of finishing the walk. Luckily it all calmed down! So pleased it was a success! Now you have to plan the next project!
@@dianarolph1770 Thank you Diana! Yes, it kind of goes with being a UA-camr in busier areas - I try and let it go over my head and ignore them. I will probably start the new walking project in September - like the last one, I think it will take me a while to complete, due to fitting it around other filming and life things. Thanks for the lovely comment. Paul
It was actually one of the easier ones to physically walk (some of the sections of the Way in Wales are really hard!), but a few bits are difficult to work out where the route is, despite the majority being well signposted. Onto the next big walking project in a few weeks, but I am off doing other littlier things first. Take care, Paul
looking forward to your trip from Bridgenorth to Gloucester. Have walked the Malverns, great views but rest not done so should be good. The tintern walk was great including the tydenham quarry and the second tunnel. Saw the bridge supports and went over the bridge later. Do look like the shunt signals but will take photo to Dean forest signal group to confirm that. Remember the fun fair at Severn Beach. Caroline.
@@carolinecleaveley-q1r Thank you Caroline! Glad you had a good railway walk in the lovely Forest of Dean. Yes, some of the GeoPark Way I am completely unfamilar with, particularly The Suckley Hills. I am looking forward to it! Cheers, Paul
Hi Paul congratulations on finally completing the Severn way via the Bristol Link. Having watched your video I’m not sure I’ll bother with the final bit as to me it doesn’t relate to the River Severn which rightfully ends at Severn Beach. Some interesting sites around Sea Mills etc but walking along the Avon gorge can’t really be linked to walking the Severn Way & maybe should be a separately titled route in its own right ? Like you I found the trip up to the source a highlight as well as the sites west of Shrewsbury where the River Vrynwy joins & Sabrina doubles in size & strength Bewdley to Worcester was informative with the canal intersection & of course the Arlingham loop where the mighty Severn opens up. Looking forward to your next offering stay safe. Steve Adams
Thank you Steve! Apart from around Avonmouth (hmm?!), I really enjoyed this final section, which is clearly marked Bristol Link, as well as the Severn Way logo. Such a shame events were taking place in the City Centre (the official end is near the M Shed), but thankfully it was all peaceful. I do hope to return to Bristol City Centre soon as it is a City I am very fond of, even though I don't know it that well. The few people that I met on this section were extremely friendly, and probably the friendliest of the entire Way. The downside to the Bristol Link is walking beside The Portway for a section, which can be quite noisy. Shirehampton Park and Sea Mills were real highlights for me as well as Shirehampton village with its enormous (and deserted!) village green. The heavy rain when I was at that bit prevented me from filming more of it. It is with a mixture of elation and sadness that I completed the Severn Way, but I will be starting the GeoPark Way right next to Sabrina again, although on a completely and very different sort of walk. Cheers Steve! Take care, and happy walking, Paul
Bristol was made a County in 1373 and a City in 1542. The really confusing but, although it's actually simple is the fact that it's County Status between 1974 and 1996 was taken over by Avon. The City has been gradually encroaching into both Somerset and Gloucestershire since when ever.
Yes, I remember very clearly when Avon came into force in 1974 - my aunt was living in Chipping Sodbury - she had suddenly 'left' Gloucestershire, and was now in this new 'urban' strange world of Avon, where Bristol dominated all. Glad that it is now seperated, with North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire all seperate entities. The needs of rural areas are very different to urban ones. Thanks for commenting. Cheers, Paul
Thank you! Yes, it looked really popular there as I walked past. I remember the inside of the house well from the wedding that I attended there a few years ago. It is a lovely asset for Bristol. Cheers, Paul
42:1642:38 I'm a bit lost as to where you are at the moment as the Severn Way goes into Avonmouth then follows the Avon river yet you keep mentioning places north of there .Such as crossing the M49 and the Amazon depot .lol
Hi Shaun - The Severn Way doesn't follow the River Avon after turning left away from the Bristol Channel - it goes up over Kings Weston Hill (& past the large house you saw in the video) and doesn't rejoin the River Avon again until it meets the M5 Avonmouth Bridge at Shirehampton - in effect a large loop through a very pretty (and wild and empty!) large wood and leafy suburbs. You could cut about 3 or 4 miles off the Bristol Link by avoiding that section, but I am a bit of a completionist! Cheers, Paul
Truly impressive, thank you. You're a terrific communicator, a pleasure to listen to. Great series, well done!
Thank you Geoffrey - that's too kind of you.
I am much more comfortable in front of a glass lens than I am in and around people.
Glad you enjoyed my Severn Way series - onto the new long walking project soon!
Cheers,
Paul
A fitting ending to a well done and well planned walk. Great historical information. Looking forward to the next project.Thank you Paul.👍
Thank you Daryl!
Sorry, I still catching up with comments.
Glad you enjoyed the final of the Severn Way - I do feel a sense of acomplishment and memories of a lot of the walk will stay with me for a long time.
Take care,
Paul
A very ambitious video , there, Paul! Well done!
Thank you Michael!
Yes, The Severn Way is now done - onto the next big walking project starting in September. There will be other things in the meantime.
Take care,
Paul.
Well done Paul. I found the whole series very interesting and enjoyable to watch. Looking forward to your next series. 😊
Thank you!
Glad you have been enjoying the Severn Way - it has been a most enjoyable long term project to do.
Onto the next!
Cheers,
Paul
A very interesting finale to your Severn Walk. Well done! I was particularly interested in the history of Severn Beach and Sea Mill. I remember Severn Beach as a rather bleak end of the line, with nothing much of interest except the shoreline and the road bridge in the distance. I certainly had no inkling of its holiday/pleasure beach past. Sea Mills I remember for the wonderful views along the Avon to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, from the train. I think I noticed in one of your shots of the far bank of the Avon, what I assume is signalling equipment for the disused (and hopefully soon to be reopened) line to Portishead. I would also like to echo your thoughtful (written) comments about the people of Bristol at the end of your video.
Thank you so much Malcolm!
Yes, I have a vague memory of being taken to Severn Beach around 1969/1970 - it was very grey and windswept with a large station surrounded by rusting tracks, and a little one car DMU shuttling back to Bristol. Some of the resort things were still there then but it was all sadly rather run down - very different in its prime!
Well spotted - yes, that is the line to Portishead, which does still see occasional use beyond Pill to Royal Portbury Dock. According to Facebook, some track in situ at the Portishead end was lifted today to be reused on the Avon Valley Railway. Does this mean clearance for the line to be rebuilt? I am not sure, but it should have been reopened (or, rather, never closed) many years ago. I hope to do an explore of the entire line after I have done Part Two of the Bristol Harbour Railway.
Take care,
Paul
My gosh Paul, what an epic production, you have worked very hard all the way. For anyone interested in the Severn, I can't think of a better reference resource. Brilliant. Ron
Thank you Ron!
Yes, this one was quite a piece of work to put together - it is also the longest video that I have ever produced.
I will miss The Severn Way, but, the first part of the GeoPark Way, will start by Sabrina in Bridgnorth!
It has been an amazing experience to walk and to put together. I am glad that I did it.
Thank you for your kind words.
Paul
Hello Paul. Congratulations on completing the Severn Way Walk. That final piece must have been the most difficult, especially with the missing direction signs. But we'll done for sticking to your task throughout.
Thank you Lionel & Mary,
Glad you enjoyed it.
Yes, it was a little tricky, but there is a certain satisfaction that this project is now complete - onto the next!
Take care,
Paul
That was a day where there were many challenges, finding somewhere to have a proper break being one of them. Thanks for guiding us on the wonderful Severn Way, we will no doubt see Sabrina again at some point.
Thank you Faith!
It was a little challenging, especially shops closing early and being borded up at the end of the walk. Glad to know that the protest was peaceful, and the event passed off entirely without incident.
Onto the next long term walking project now,
Thank you for continuing to support my channel - it really helps a lot.
Take care,
Paul
Yet another most interesting walk, as you enter my own 'territory'. I imagine the steel railway bridge at Sea Mills does date from the early 1900s, as the tracks were doubled at that time. The original 1860s line only went from Avonmouth up to Hotwells, not the city centre, and was not connected to other railways until the tunnel to Clifton Down and the line through Montpelier etc was built in 1870s. The original section alongside the Avon from Sea Mills to Hotwells is now occupied by the Portway road.
Thank you Richard!
Ah, yes that would make sense as it is indeed a double bridge, but only one track across it now. I don't know when the Severn Beach line from Narroways Junction was singled - I am guessing the early to mid 1960s. It could really do with being double again throughout. They are talking about increasing the frequency again to three trains an hour to Avonmouth from the current two ph., and you only have those two passing places at Avonmouth and Clifton Down. It certainly needs it! All trains that I went on were very busy. Probably as busy now than it has ever been, apart from the Zoo Specials!
Thanks too for the additional information.
Cheers,
Paul
@@westcountrywanderings Thank you again for your response. Yes, I suppose that line was very busy in my youth with freight trains to Avonmouth Docks, but very little remaining now. And they still have the additional line via Henbury.
The footpath over the Avon Bridge is on the southbound side, back in the 80s I took part in the Bristol Marthon and the route went over the Bridge.
Ah, thank you!
That must have been quite an experience.
Cheers,
Paul
well done paul. caroline
Thank you Caroline!
Hi Paul well done on the final walk 👌👌
Thank you Roy, and thanks for your support too. It is much appreciated.
It was satisfying bringing this long term project to a conclusion.
Onto the next one now - it will probably start in September. I am off to Dorset soon.
Take care,
Paul
Remember enjoying the boating lake at Severn Beach in the 1950's. Really found the sections from Gloucester to Severn Beach bringing back memories of years gone by. Congratulations on finishing such a epic project.
Thank you Ted!
Glad some of the sections of the Wonderful Severn Way brought back memories for you.
It is certainly an epic adventure I won't forget.
Take care,
Paul
Hello Paul - greetings from Poland
They say that every good thing comes to an end. What an epic journey - 226 miles of absolute delight, every step of the way. What a pleasure to be allowed to follow your journey. You must feel very accomplished now that you've reached the end of The Severn Way.
The last bit was very interesting - just a shame that parts of this end of the walk were so difficult to follow. At least, you got there in the end. I especially loved the history of Severn Beach. What a fascinating place.
Thank you Michael.
Yes, a sense of acomplishment by finishing this mammoth project. I have thoroughly enjoyed it though. I will remember a lot of the highlights.
Glad you could join me along the Way and enjoyed the sights and history too.
Thanks so much!
Take care,
Paul
Hi Paul, Well done on completing the series it's been a mammoth task you should be very proud of yourself.
I'm sorry that there was potential trouble on your arrival at Bristol, these are strange times we live in, I watch from afar and wonder, but I also remember the riots that spread like wildfire about 1980, I don't think it's anything new if we look back in history. It's also not restricted to the UK, parts of France also suffer and Barcelona. Anyway it didn't spoil the ending. It was a magnificent view along the Avon to the suspension bridge. We would often stay on the hotel of the same name literally two steps onto the bridge.
I had a grin on my face at the start as you showed us the Blue Lagoon. We would often go there to cool off in summertime but this one was on the edge of Portsea Island, it had a miniature railway too. All gone now though!!
It was a windy day but the sound was unaffected, some good editing work there. The story of the tsunami sounds interesting. I would recommend reading Simon Winchester's book on Krakatoa and it's tsunami, he also wrote about William Smith.
When you showed us the old port I thought yes definitely "mudyevil" times!!
Great video, great series, well done. All the best!!
Thank you David - that's very kind of you!
Yes, I feel a sense of acomplishment in getting to the end of the Way.
It has been an epic and most enjoyable journey apart from the odd minor setback.
Shame the miniature railway has gone from Portsea Island too - I think I may have been there en route to the hovercraft to Ryde IoW that leaves from Southsea(?) - also in the early 1970s.
I remember the Bristol Riots from St. Paul's (starting at the notorious Black & White Cafe - now demolished (in 2006)) in 1980 very well - I am planning to do a video from, and about, St. Paul's in a future video - I have a couple of friends that live there - it has changed a lot since those times. There is so much history (and a real, diverse community) there, which often gets overlooked by the 'lets have a look and show you how bad this place is' type of UA-camrs.
Glad you enjoyed the Severn Way - onto a new long term walking project now!
Have a great week!
Take care,
Paul
@westcountrywanderings Yes I can remember Bristol at that time too but mainly traveling through on the way to football, some parts looked really rundown. Portsmouth was no different!!
Yes, well remembered there was a miniature railway near the hovercraft landing, sadly long gone. The Blue Lagoon was at the other end it town
Yes, parts of Bristol were run down then, and some still are (including St. Paul's to some extent). But, there is a vibrancy about the City overall, which I've not experienced elsewhere.
I have never explored Portsmouth, and although it is 'outside' the WW Region, I would not mind going there for a good look around.
Thanks again,
Paul
@@westcountrywanderings Yes, a trip to Portsmouth!! Easy to get to from Bristol by train. End of the line is Portsmouth Harbour Station literally on stilts over the harbour with a tantalising view of a little known abandoned railway.
At the other end of town there is the remains of the canal. Lots and lots of naval history as you would imagine. But also home to some of the greats of English literature such as Dickens, Conan Doyle, Kipling, Neville Shute. Then there are the giants of engineering Brunel and Telford.
Its got a different flavour to Bristol and is well worth a trip, part of Wessex too which makes the West Country a brother!!
I'm currently planning a trip back for September.
@@davidberlanny3308 Watch this space! I am Dorset bound tomorrow for another Lost Railway Walk video.
A nice and enjoyable Saturday afternoon watching this video. As usual Paul really interesting and a pleasure to watch. Such a shame about the riots. Regards David 👍👍📷📷
Thank you David!
Yes, let's hope we have seen the last of the violent protests. As it turned out, the protest in Bristol that evening was peaceful, and good natured, but, of course, I had no way of knowing that in advance.
It was satisfying to bring this long term project to a conclusion.
Thanks so much for following along.
Take care,
Paul
Lamplighters is a very nice pub close to where you are walking.
Was that the one I walked past on the village green in Shirehampton?
Unfortunately, it started to rain heavily, so I missed it.
Cheers,
Paul
It is a Georgian building on the banks of the Avon overlooking Pill. Unfortunately I don’t seem to be able to save a photo to UA-cam.
A wonderful finale!A lot of ‘heavy walking’- I do hope you found somewhere to sit & rest and eat awhile- there definitely seemed a lack of suitable stopping places. And there was a lack of walkers en route too. I think we all breathed a sigh of relief when you found a definitive signpost and you knew you were on the right track! The woody part perhaps could be improved & the bridge across the link( chord) road was confusing- you weren’t sure if you could use it or not- the heavy gates there were only partially open. These paths should be straightforward and not guesswork.
Anyway I don’t want to detract from your superb series! I must try to watch the ones I missed at the beginning- thanks for so many enjoyable videos!
Hi Diana!
I can (partially) see why few walkers do this section - however it makes a great introduction into Bristol - just a shame the protests were on. I got shouted at a couple of times walking along The Portway - people saw my camera set up and I think people assumed I was one of those UA-camrs that film those events and can fan the flames making things worse. I really didn't feel comfortable due to the atmosphere that afternoon. As it turned out, thankfully, the protest was peaceful and good natured and confined to the Old Market area, and not harbourside but, of course I had no way of knowing that in advance. Some of the shops in and around Clifton had closed early and some were boarded up or shuttered down. The streets were virtually empty!
However I will return to harbourside area soon. The few people I did meet en route in person were very friendly and welcoming. I do hope we have seen the last of the violent protests - it was much worse in Plymouth - some shocking scenes in my former home city.
The state of that bridge over the M49 ( is probably only 30 years old) is in a terrible state! I can see why it is not safe for vehicles.
I do feel a sense of accomplishment but onto new projects now! New long walking project will probably start in September. Thank you for joining me on this epic adventure! I will treasure many happy memories of it.
Take care,
Paul
Just to add I was sorry to read you had been shouted at - that must have detracted from the satisfaction of finishing the walk. Luckily it all calmed down! So pleased it was a success! Now you have to plan the next project!
@@dianarolph1770 Thank you Diana! Yes, it kind of goes with being a UA-camr in busier areas - I try and let it go over my head and ignore them.
I will probably start the new walking project in September - like the last one, I think it will take me a while to complete, due to fitting it around other filming and life things.
Thanks for the lovely comment.
Paul
Hi Paul. hope you did not get too tired that day. caroline
It was actually one of the easier ones to physically walk (some of the sections of the Way in Wales are really hard!), but a few bits are difficult to work out where the route is, despite the majority being well signposted.
Onto the next big walking project in a few weeks, but I am off doing other littlier things first.
Take care,
Paul
looking forward to your trip from Bridgenorth to Gloucester. Have walked the Malverns, great views but rest not done so should be good. The tintern walk was great including the tydenham quarry and the second tunnel. Saw the bridge supports and went over the bridge later. Do look like the shunt signals but will take photo to Dean forest signal group to confirm that. Remember the fun fair at Severn Beach. Caroline.
@@carolinecleaveley-q1r Thank you Caroline! Glad you had a good railway walk in the lovely Forest of Dean.
Yes, some of the GeoPark Way I am completely unfamilar with, particularly The Suckley Hills. I am looking forward to it! Cheers, Paul
Hi Paul congratulations on finally completing the Severn way via the Bristol Link. Having watched your video I’m not sure I’ll bother with the final bit as to me it doesn’t relate to the River Severn which rightfully ends at Severn Beach. Some interesting sites around Sea Mills etc but walking along the Avon gorge can’t really be linked to walking the Severn Way & maybe should be a separately titled route in its own right ? Like you I found the trip up to the source a highlight as well as the sites west of Shrewsbury where the River Vrynwy joins & Sabrina doubles in size & strength Bewdley to Worcester was informative with the canal intersection & of course the Arlingham loop where the mighty Severn opens up. Looking forward to your next offering stay safe. Steve Adams
Thank you Steve!
Apart from around Avonmouth (hmm?!), I really enjoyed this final section, which is clearly marked Bristol Link, as well as the Severn Way logo. Such a shame events were taking place in the City Centre (the official end is near the M Shed), but thankfully it was all peaceful.
I do hope to return to Bristol City Centre soon as it is a City I am very fond of, even though I don't know it that well.
The few people that I met on this section were extremely friendly, and probably the friendliest of the entire Way.
The downside to the Bristol Link is walking beside The Portway for a section, which can be quite noisy.
Shirehampton Park and Sea Mills were real highlights for me as well as Shirehampton village with its enormous (and deserted!) village green. The heavy rain when I was at that bit prevented me from filming more of it.
It is with a mixture of elation and sadness that I completed the Severn Way, but I will be starting the GeoPark Way right next to Sabrina again, although on a completely and very different sort of walk.
Cheers Steve!
Take care, and happy walking,
Paul
Bristol was made a County in 1373 and a City in 1542. The really confusing but, although it's actually simple is the fact that it's County Status between 1974 and 1996 was taken over by Avon. The City has been gradually encroaching into both Somerset and Gloucestershire since when ever.
Yes, I remember very clearly when Avon came into force in 1974 - my aunt was living in Chipping Sodbury - she had suddenly 'left' Gloucestershire, and was now in this new 'urban' strange world of Avon, where Bristol dominated all.
Glad that it is now seperated, with North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire all seperate entities. The needs of rural areas are very different to urban ones. Thanks for commenting. Cheers, Paul
There is a nice cafe at Kings Weston house and you can see the outside seating in your video of the house.
Thank you!
Yes, it looked really popular there as I walked past.
I remember the inside of the house well from the wedding that I attended there a few years ago.
It is a lovely asset for Bristol.
Cheers,
Paul
42:16 42:38 I'm a bit lost as to where you are at the moment as the Severn Way goes into Avonmouth then follows the Avon river yet you keep mentioning places north of there .Such as crossing the M49 and the Amazon depot .lol
Hi Shaun - The Severn Way doesn't follow the River Avon after turning left away from the Bristol Channel - it goes up over Kings Weston Hill (& past the large house you saw in the video) and doesn't rejoin the River Avon again until it meets the M5 Avonmouth Bridge at Shirehampton - in effect a large loop through a very pretty (and wild and empty!) large wood and leafy suburbs. You could cut about 3 or 4 miles off the Bristol Link by avoiding that section, but I am a bit of a completionist!
Cheers,
Paul