Walk stats
- Distance2.1 km · 1.3 mi
- Elevation+9 m
- Duration30 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Route typeLinear
- TerrainFlat paths and quiet lanes on the town edge, minimal ascent
- Best seasonYear-round, drier underfoot in late spring and summer
- DogsDog-friendly, keep on lead near water and any livestock
About this walk
The Nailsea Round is a short and gentle stroll on the edge of this North Somerset town, ideal for a quick leg-stretch or a family outing. Starting and finishing within Nailsea itself, the route covers just over two kilometres with barely any ascent, making it accessible to almost anyone with half an hour to spare.
Along the way you can take in Broadmead Lake, a peaceful pocket of water that draws local wildlife and offers a pleasant spot to pause. Nearby, Moor End Spout adds a further point of interest, tucked into the low-lying moor country that fringes the town. Between these features, the walk drifts through the quiet edges of Nailsea where suburban lanes give way to open ground.
Because it is linear rather than a full loop, the route lends itself well to a one-way amble with a bus or a short return along the same path. The flat profile, brief distance and easy going underfoot make it a good choice for gentle exercise, dog walking or an unhurried explore of Nailsea's greener corners.
Route map
Route line drawn from OpenStreetMap footpath data. Numbered markers are waypoints on the route; amber star markers are points of interest a short detour away.
Waypoints along the route
2 waypoints along the way
- 1
Start: Nailsea
- Start
The start of the route.
- 2
Finish: Nailsea
- Finish
The end of the route.
Worth a short detour
Points of interest just off the route, look for the amber markers on the map.
Broadmead Lake
~209 m off the route
Moor End Spout
~427 m off the route
Route & waypoint data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).