We have reached capacity and registration for the walking pilgrimages to the Church of St Francis of Assisi in Nailsea has now closed!

The way is mostly along public footpaths, but several busy roads must be crossed. There are gentle hills. Some sections may be muddy.

The planned route leaves Clifton Cathedral and crosses the Suspension Bridge to reach Ashton Court. There is a cafe and toilets at the Activity Centre. The Way passes the Abbot's Pool and then follows the Gordano Round path across quiet countryside.

The busy B 3128 will be crossed with great care to skirt the Tyntesfield National Trust Estate. The Way passes Wraxall and then crosses farmland to reach the Nailsea Round path. Finally there is a section through the outskirts of Nailsea to reach the church.

Planned timetable (NB timings may have to be changed

10.30 Gather at Clifton Cathedral for prayers followed by a health and safety briefing

10.45 Set off

11.30 Pass the cafe and toilets in Ashton Court

13.00 Lunch near Failand Cricket Club ground

13.45 Set off

14.30 Skirt the Tyntesfield estate

16.30 Arrive at the Church of St Francis of Assisi, Nailsea

Refreshments and the opportunity to use the toilets

17.15 Those who wish can finish their pilgrimage

18.00 Vigil Mass for the Feast of the St Francis of Assisi

There are good public transport links back to Bristol, for example:

• There are trains from Nailsea & Backwell station to Clifton Down station at 16.29 and 17.29. Nailsea & Backwell station is about 15 minutes walk from the Church of St Francis of Assisi. Clifton Cathedral is 12 minutes walk from Clifton Down station.
• There are trains to Bristol Temple Meads from Nailsea & Backwell at 16.29, 17.06, 17.29 & 18.06
• There is an X9 bus at 17.05 from Perrings West bus stop which is about 10 minutes walk from the Church of St Francis of Assisi
• Later services are available.

For more details and updates please visit: Trainline and for buses Travel West.

Leard more about the route using the interactive map below.

NB Registration has closed.