Bristol - Glastonbury - Bridgwater
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Hello.
Does anyone know how far it is to go along NCN 3 from Bristol to Glastonbury and then on to
Bridgwater? I'm thinking of cycling to Glastonbury for the festival this year - haven't got time to
cycle all the way from home (Manchester) but might get a train to Bristol and go from there. After
the festival I'm going to Bridgwater and thence back to Bristol, and I need to work out how long
it'll take me in order to book train tickets.
I've looked at the maps on the Sustrans site and I can see that NCN 3 goes just where I want to go,
but can't tell easily from the maps how far it is (the route looks quite wiggly, and the maps aren't
great) or how hilly. Is the route easy to find from Bristol Temple Meads? I've often found NCN
routes to be easy to follow once you're on them, but a nightmare to find in the first place...
Thanks,
Kate
> Does anyone know how far it is to go along NCN 3 from Bristol to Glastonbury and then on to
> Bridgwater?
The paper map says 49 miles Bristol to Glastonbury, and Bristol-Bridgewater seems to be about 70
miles total. Between Bristol and Glastonbury you go over the Mendips, maximum altitude close to
300m, it looks like, but Glastonbury - Bridgewater is pretty flat.
Jeremy Parker
Hopefully you will find your way onto the NCN3 fairly easily from Temple Meads. I have found that
the Sustrans signposting reasonably good in Bristol; after all, Sustrans is based there!
Don't forget that the festival is not actually held at Glastonbury, but at Pilton, which is about 5
miles out of Glastonbury on the Shepton Mallet road.
Suggest you get an OS Landranger map of the area and copy the Sustrans route on to it with a
highlighter, which is what I find the best.
Suggest you follow NCN3 through Wells then cut off at Launcherley and go through North Wootton to
Pilton. Probably a good day's ride from Bristol.
...Forgot to mention... after you leave Pilton take the main road to Glastonbury and pick up route 3
from there to Bridgwater. 25 miles or so, I'd guess. 3 hours riding time?
Out of interest, why aren't you taking the train the Bridgwater on the outward journey - would make
the cycling a lot easier.
kate wrote:
> I'm thinking of cycling to Glastonbury for the festival this year
I would be too, but for the incredible situation with ticket sales this year. I don't suppose anyone
know anywhere with any tickets at face value (i.e. not touted).
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Hello, Much easier from Brigwater. I was over there last week. The route from the Bristol end is
dire. Kind regards, John.
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On Fri, 13 Jun 2003 19:14:58 +0100, "NO SPAM" <john28july@NOSPAMblueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
>Much easier from Brigwater
Especially if you have been to a Certain Local Shop for a few upgrades or even a New Bike :-)
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On Fri, 13 Jun 2003 19:14:58 +0100, "NO SPAM" <john28july@NOSPAMblueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
>Hello, Much easier from Brigwater. I was over there last week. The route from the Bristol end is
>dire. Kind regards, John.
It's a super ride. What are you saying? Afraid of a few hills?
"Jeremy Parker" wrote in message news:3EE9A7CD.5FAF@compuserve.com...
> > Does anyone know how far it is to go along NCN 3 from Bristol to
Glastonbury and then on to Bridgwater? > Jeremy Parker
Hi. I wouldn't worry about accuratw mileage! I know it's hillier, but I advise staying off the main
roads as you head south. Lots of nice routes, say aroung Chew Valley. From Glastonburym similarly,
I'd avoid the A39. Narrow and busy. Nice lanes running paeallwl just to the north. A good cafe at
the Willows Garden Centre betwwen Shapwick and Westhay, where you can almost always meet cyclists ,
(tourists and clubs) Walter Rixon, Tor 2000 C.C. and C,T.C
Thanks everyone. It's a little further than I'd thought from the map but I think I can still do it
in an afternoon/evening (first train arrives Bristol 11:30). I've just got my first bike that's up
to doing longish distances and hills and am eager to give it some exercise (hence train to Bristol
on the way down, not Bridgwater). Hopefully I'll cope with the hills - I was struggling up some
hills in the peak district (in the pouring rain) last week, wishing I had lower gears/more fitness.
Surely soft southern hills can't be as bad??? But no doubt they can.
Has anyone left a bike in one of the Glastonbury lock-ups? Does it feel safe? Can you lock it to
something (must check the terms of my insurance)?
Kate
Hi Jim,
I've no idea what face value is, but these popped up on Exeter Uni's noticeboard yesterday.
http://www.ex.ac.uk/noticeboard/2582.html
I consult there from time to time so always keep an eye on it for bike bits.
Best Wishes
Roy
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"Jim Price" <maxxard@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:3EE9F71D.7010609@hotmail.com...
> kate wrote:
> > I'm thinking of cycling to Glastonbury for the festival this year
>
> I would be too, but for the incredible situation with ticket sales this year. I don't suppose
> anyone know anywhere with any tickets at face value (i.e. not touted).
>
> --
> Jim Price
>
> http://www.jimprice.dsl.pipex.com (http://www.jimprice.dsl.pipex.com/)
>
> Conscientious objection is hard work in an economic war.
On Fri, 20 Jun 2003 14:20:43 +0000 (UTC), "Zutlewurdle"
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>Hi Jim,
>
>I've no idea what face value is, but these popped up on Exeter Uni's noticeboard yesterday.
>
>http://www.ex.ac.uk/noticeboard/2582.html
>
>I consult there from time to time so always keep an eye on it for bike bits.
Face value is about £105. Most ones I've seen for sale are going for £200ish, so this seems quite
good. Just after it sold out I saw some at £1500 each on eBay - although I doubt that the high
bidder paid up.
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Zutlewurdle wrote:
> Hi Jim,
>
> I've no idea what face value is, but these popped up on Exeter Uni's noticeboard yesterday.
>
> http://www.ex.ac.uk/noticeboard/2582.html
Thanks for the tip. I shall investigate.
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Alex Veitch wrote:
> Face value is about £105. Most ones I've seen for sale are going for £200ish, so this seems quite
> good. Just after it sold out I saw some at £1500 each on eBay - although I doubt that the high
> bidder paid up.
Its been a lousy situation, and I can't honestly believe that all those tickets were bought by
regular Glastonbury goers in that short a space of time.
The tickets may include a camper van pass, which would make them nearer face value?
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