Directions to the Heart of Wessex Line Pubs

Pub	Station	Directions
The Brewery Tap	Bristol	see map. 30 mins walk
The Shakespeare	Bristol	see map. 18 mins walk
The Cornubia	Bristol	see map. 13 mins walk
The Kings Head	Bristol	see map. 10 mins walk
The Old Bank	Keynsham	4 mins walk. Steep ascent (steps or pavement) from either platform. On exiting station turn left, continuing along pavement as it bears left. At the church turn left, and pub is on the right by the pedestrian crossing.
The Bell	Bath	see map 18 mins walk
The Salamander	Bath	see map 15 mins walk
The Old Green Tree	Bath	see map 12 mins walk
The Inn at Freshford	Freshford	10 mins walk, allowing for a very steep hill. From station go up hill, turn left at T junction, lane descends and bears round to right, pub is on the right.
The Cross Guns	Avoncliff	2 mins walk. Mount (c.20) steps from either platform of station, turn left onto Avoncliff Viaduct, and, after v. short walk beside Kennet and Avon canal, pub is visible on your left.
The Bunch of Grapes	Bradford on Avon	10 mins walk - some steep sections. Bear gently right on exiting station to the car park exit, passing the rear of Stone's car show room. At the mini-roundabout turn left, walk 50 metres and then take the first turning left. Walk through the car park passing the toilets (on your right) and St Margaret's Hall on your left. Cross the foot bridge over the river Avon and turn right. Walk to end of Church Street passing the Lloyds and HSBC banks. Use pedestrian crossing at HSBC and then turn right. After 15 metres turn left into the Shambles. Walk to the end of the Shambles and bear left; Bunch of Grapes is 40 metres up the (steep) hill (Silver Street) on the left.
The Courthouse	Trowbridge	8 mins walk. On exiting station turn left (if you've arrived from Weymouth direction keep left, crossing bridge back over rail line) onto Stallard Street towards Town Centre. Use pedestrian crossings at the first junction (with Bythsea Rd) but continue straight on, crossing bridge. Keep to pavement as road becomes Wicker Hill, bears round to right, and becomes Castle Street. Pub is on right, just after entrance to the Shires shopping centre.
The Horse and Groom	Westbury	The pub is about a mile away - walking time around 35 mins, all fairly level. If he's not too busy, the landlord may be able to pick up small groups from the station - phone ahead to find out. Taxi rank in front of station, and half hourly buses. Using the bus: Exit left out of station buildings and at end of station approach road turn right onto main road. Cross road (v. carefully!) for bus stop to town - X5 or X6 bus. Ask for 'Eastleigh surgery' (3rd bus stop) on corner of West End Road. Turn left into West End Road, take second right into Market Place and immediately left into Alfred Street. Pub is a couple of mins further along on right. Walking: Exit left out of station buildings and at end of station approach road turn right onto main road. Continue straight ahead, under rail bridge, crossing two roundabouts before reaching a third one after just over half a mile. Turn left here into West End Road and follow above directions given in bold type.
The Griffin Inn	Frome	see map. 15 mins walk
The Blue Boar	Frome	see map. 15 mins walk
The Royal Oak	Bruton	8 mins walk, with up/ downhill sections. Exit left out of the station, and turn right at bottom of station approach onto main road. Continue along pavement as it bears left past the church. Turn right over the bridge and take the alleyway to the right of Church Bridge Stores. (The route from here is mainly uphill). At top of alley turn left and (crossing road with great care) turn right into Coombe Street. Pub is a short walk up on the right.
The Horse Pond Inn	Castle Cary	30 mins walk. See map, which shows the most pleasant walking route into town, via paths and back lanes. The route has some steep up/down hill sections. There may be taxis available at the station - numbers to ring are shown if not.
The Armoury	Yeovil	see map. The pub is fully accessible to wheelchairs, but the 1m route there would present a challenge. Yeovil Taxi Services 01935 433332 have a wheelchair accessible cab available Monday to Saturday. Walking or cycling: About a mile, c35mins walk Buses: In all cases, it is advisable to call Traveline 0870 6082608 to help you plan your journey. Turn right out of station, and left into Camborne Grove, left again at the top - the bus stop is on the left.
The King's Arms	Thornford	15mins walk (approx half a mile). Mount steps (steep) from station to road and turn left. Remainder of route is fairly level. At T- junction, turn right. No pavement, so please take care on this country lane - single file facing oncoming traffic is safest. After passing a garage on left there is a pavement. Continue into village and pub is ahead of you on left side of road.
The White Hart	Yetminster	7 mins walk. On exiting station, go straight ahead through car park. It is possible to go first left and then right onto road, but safer to turn right into Chapel Lane, and follow this round a U shaped bend (passing old Methodist Church) and then turn right onto High Street. After passing Oak House Stores, pub is a short distance ahead on the right.
The Chetnole Inn	Chetnole	15 mins walk. Mount steps from station (steep) and turn left over bridge. Be attentive for occasional fast vehicles on this section of downhill, country lane. Turn left at T junction, and turn right between the church and the ivy covered Post Office /village store. Pub is immediately on the left.
The Chalk and Cheese	Maiden Newton	5 mins walk. From station, bear slightly to right and descend station approach road. Passing village Hall on left, continue ahead until you see the village cross, where you bear left (Post Office on right). At T-junction with main road turn left, and the pub is up on the right. Wheelchair users will need to use the wooden crossing over the rail tracks on arrival or departure - please pay special attention to the signals and instructions. Apart from station approach road, the route is on the level, although parts of the pavement are somewhat narrow and uneven.
The Blue Raddle	Dorchester	see map. 14 mins walk
Tom Brown's	Dorchester	see map. 15 mins walk
The Red Lion	Weymouth	see map
The Boot	Weymouth	see map 15 mins walk
The Dolphin	Weymouth	see map
The Weatherbury	Weymouth	see map 12 mins walk