West End Wander

Sunday 20th July at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
75 Mins 12 Miles 8+ (children 8-15 with adult) Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Steady If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way.
Starting Point & Postcode
Nailsea & Backwell Station car park, Station Road BS48 3LH
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
2 hours 0 mins  (1 hours 15 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
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Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Sky Ride Local in Bristol

A steady ride of just over 12 miles starting at Nailsea & Backwell Railway station , continuing through Nailsea and out to the west across the flat countryside.  The route then takes us south, passing the local landmark - The Blue Flame - and heading towards Backwell.  We'll climb up to St. Andrew's Parish Church,which is a good stopping point with great views.  What goes up must come down and we can enjoy the benefits of the down hill section taking us back towards Bristol, turning off at Flax Bourton.  We'll join the Festival Way, part of the National Cycle Network and cycle back towards Nailsea along country lanes and quiet roads.If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at the start point
Nearest Train Station
Nailsea & Backwell Station 

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • David Allen David Allen
  • Jacqui Wilcox Jacqui Wilcox Hello! I am looking forward to meeting you on one of the Sky Rides!
    I cycle everyday, both commuting to work and for leisure.
    Cycling helps me pursue my love of the outdoors and I am still invigorated by a good bike ride - you can see so much more by bike!
  • Samantha Fawcett Samantha Fawcett Hi, I'm Sam. I rediscovered cycling in the summer of 2013, and am now a little bit hooked (thats a little bit of an understatement)! I really enjoy cycling, and find that it is very sociable, which for me makes it enjoyable. I joined the Sky Ride team with the aim of building my own confidence, and being able to help others get on their bikes and hopefully develop a love of cycling too. Looking forward to seeing you out on the bikes soon! Happy Cycling!
  • dave hayward dave hayward

Rider Comments on the Route

  1. Julia Shahin Sunday 29th June
    Excellent ride leaders, really nice route except a little bit too much on the main road, but probably not avoidable and with the care and attention of the ride leaders it felt quite safe. We had so much fun that we forgot to take pictures! My first Sky Ride will definitely do more.

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