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Leap Valley Nature Reserve – Damsons Bridge loop from Emersons Green

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Emersons Green

Leap Valley Nature Reserve – Damsons Bridge loop from Emersons Green

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Leap Valley Nature Reserve – Damsons Bridge loop from Emersons Green

01:48

6.97km

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: July 10, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.04 km

Bridge Over the River Frome, Frome Valley Walkway

Highlight • River

Make sure to take notice of the beautiful ferns on route to bridge & go down the ramp to small path along the riverside

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3.52 km

This is a gorgeous old bridge along the Frome Valley Walkway. It's small, but ideally placed to have a sit & watch some ducks if they're there! It sits just along from the Huckford Quarry Reserve section. There are some local wild Otters here, too! So, if you're out early or late, keep your eyes peeled

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6.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

1.65 km

1.20 km

873 m

586 m

105 m

Surfaces

2.63 km

1.77 km

1.25 km

1.02 km

245 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

31°C

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Comments

June 30, 2022,Downend to leap valley & frome valley walkway

This part of the Frome Valley Walkway is accessible from a fair few locations such as Winterbourne & Downend (where I began).
I turned around to head home after Damsons Bridge, but there is a continuation of the footpath across the road & over the bridge, where otters have been spotted!
You can also continue along this path to reach …

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Leap Valley Nature Reserve – Damsons Bridge loop from Emersons Green

Leap Valley Nature Reserve

Bridge Over the River Frome, Frome Valley Walkway

Damsons Bridge

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