The Dramway
The Dramway is a 15km/9 mile linear walk, following sections of the route of a nineteenth century tramway which carried coal from Coalpit Heath in the Bristol coalfield, down to the river Avon.
The route gives you access to the fascinating remains of the Dramway which can be seen along the way. There are also opportunities to create your own circular walks, using existing footpaths to connect sections of the Dramway with nearby villages and towns.
Access
Surfaces along the route are generally good, with much of it being on the original Dramway route, which was a horse-drawn railway. The path gently rolls down hill to the River Avon and there are no steep inclines.
How to get onto the route...
You can start the walk at Coalpit Heath, just off the A432, or join it at Shortwood Farm off the A4174 by Emersons Green, Shortwood, Warmley or Willsbridge Mill at Longwell Green.
More information
For a free colour leaflet on the Dramway, contact South Gloucestershire Council on 01454 863725.
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