Frome Valley (Black Rocks) – Frome River Riverside Path loop from South Gloucestershire

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Frome Valley (Black Rocks) – Frome River Riverside Path loop from South Gloucestershire

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Frome Valley (Black Rocks) – Frome River Riverside Path loop from South Gloucestershire

01:40

6.40km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.52 km

Wooden Bridge and Ford Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

You may have to get off and carry your bike on this segment

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1.88 km

River Frome Ford at Hoover's Lane

Highlight • Bridge

Dont ride through, very rocky. There is a narrow bridge to walk across. Watch out for the massive puddle on the other side (especially if it's been raining...).

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2.90 km

Historic Path to Iron Acton Church

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3.30 km

Pathway to St. James the Less Church, Iron Acton

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Narrow alleyway takes you through to Iron Acton via the church

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3.63 km

Railway Line Pedestrian Crossing

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4.78 km

Car-Free Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

5.41 km

Roden Acre Wood

Forest

6.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

1.07 km

855 m

257 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

1.08 km

426 m

395 m

347 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

21°C

14°C

26 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

February 5, 2024,Tubbs Bottom Ancient Woodland loop from Frampton Cotterell (easy, carrier walk)

The walk starts by crossing a private farm with ducks, horses, sheep (great for toddlers if not a bit distracting to steer in the correct direction) and carrying onto more horses fields following the river Frome for a bit to join Tubbs Bottom ancient woodlands before reaching the edge of Iron Acton. From then you join the Frome Valley Walkway …