Aust to Sand Bay
KC3 ECP Leg Number 1a
16th August 2025 – 16th August 2025
35.0 official miles
31.6 miles walked
Thirty-five miles from the Old Severn Bridge, through to Sand Bay, just north of Weston-super-Mare. It's a walk of contrasts, shifting from industrial heritage at the off and then coastline mostly overlooking the Severn Estuary.
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Day by day
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How we approached this leg
First three days of a 35 mile walk from Aust to Sand Bay. We'd planned to complete the full stretch in one go but in August 2025 a poorly dog meant we had to restrict our distance, and then in May 2026, we had to abandon the final few miles into Sand Bay because the coast path is still not open.
This leg is best done over three days -Aust (or Chepstow) to Avonmouth, day 2 to Clevedon, then day 3 Clevedon to Sand Bay, or even walk on into Weston-super-Mare (we had already walked the stretch from Sand Bay to Weston in 2022)
Where we stayed
Bristol is a brilliant hub for this walk, and (except Aust) with both train and bus transport options to and from various places along the route to Bristol
Maybe Someday?
Bristol
Stayed here
Plenty to do and numerous food and drink options. Would be fabulous place to live!
Portishead
Stopped here
Attractive marina and a few refreshment options. Good for a visit.
Useful links
Places to stop
The Old Market Tavern, Bristol
Right next door to Chido Wey and our venue for a pre-dinner drink on our first evening
Chido Wey, Bristol
Little Mexican restaurant on Old Market Street serving tip top burritos etc
The Olive Shed, central Bristol
Sat outside here beside the water for a early afternoon drink on Friday in central Bristol (we were off-duty because of Ani The Dog's health issues!)
Wiper & True, Bristol
Craft beer taproom, large inside and outside areas and tasty beer. It was packed on a Friday evening.
Gigi's Pizza, Old Market Street, Bristol
Super pizzas - no bookings, you just have to queue to wait your turn - very popular spot
The Hole In The Wall, central Bristol
The venue for a pre-dinner drink outside on Saturday evening
The Riverstation
Posh spot for dinner out on Saturday - sadly too chilly to sit out on the balcony
Left Handed Giant Brewpub, central Bristol
Pre-dinner stop on Sunday, good beer and by the river
Three Brothers Burgers, central Bristol
Brilliant burgers, served on a boat!
The Ill Repute
Independent craft beers, and a few other drinks, after dinner on Sunday
The Albion, Clifton Village
Pre-dinner drink here on Friday night of our second trip
Fish Tales, Clifton Village
Dinner on Friday night - lots of fish options - we had hake and sole
Mokoko Bakery, Portishead Marina
Lunch stop en-route in Portishead - delicious salmon and cream cheese bagel, and decent coffee as well
Little Harp Inn, Clevedon
Finish point at Clevedon - serves beer and it's by the bus stop!
22 Clifton, winebar in Clifton Village
Trendy little winebar with craft beer as well - pre-dinner drink on Saturday of our second visit
22 Clifton, winebar in Clifton Village
Trendy little winebar with craft beer as well - pre-dinner drink on Saturday of our second visit