Rivers

The land around the Somerset Levels has gradually been drained by natural and man made means. From the 1600's the monks of Glastonbury Abbey oversaw the cutting of a canal west from Glastonbury to become what is now the re-routed River Brue. The River Brue is a small part of a network of drains which over hundreds of years have converted the Somerset saltmarsh into what is now fesh water wetland and patureland. The banks of the River Brue are a haven for wild life and the river is renowned for shoals of large carp, roach, bream and chub. Also large pike and huge eels can be found on the waters we control. In the summer the water is mainly stationary but as the winter rains increase the Environment Agency open sluices to control the exit of water from the Somerset levels on its route to the sea. It can be a challenging but often rewarding place to fish. Over the years our members have reported excellent catches of fish on the waters we control. It is a popular place for holiday anglers who want unique and memorable fishing, but be prepared to talk to the locals who will direct you to the most productive swims.

BLACK BULL BRIDGE, SOMERSET

Directions: Take the B3139 from Wedmore towards Highbridge and Burnham on Sea; at the village of Mark, turn left following alongside the Mark Drain opposite the White Horse Public House. Follow this lane along a series of bends to the second turning on the left signposted Burtle. Take this road for approximately 1 mile to the first turning right. After turning right for quarter mile, the lane turns very sharp right with a hard but unmade track located on the left. Follow this track to the fourth gate on the left. The fishing rights extend for two fields; the one you enter and the one above is marked by two “Pill Boxes” at each end. Parking is on the verge adjacent to the entry gate. Please ensure that the track and gates are kept clear for large farm vehicles. Please ensure that gates are securely fastened if you should open them for access.

RIVER HOUSE FARM, NEAR BURTLE SOMERSET

Directions: Follow directions as for Black Bull Bridge, but instead of turning right on the Burtle Road continue on and cross the river at the bridge. Bear left towards Burtle after crossing the bridge for about ¾ mile to a very sharp right-handed bend with a gate on the left. Go through the gate and follow the track around the field to the farm and Green Metal bridge is clearly visible across the field. Park on the grass off the track just prior to the bridge keeping the track and gateways clear. Fishing rights extend for three fields upstream of the bridge on the right bank, plus two fields upstream on the left bank. Additionally two fields downstream from the parking area and bridge on the right bank are available.

TEALHAM MOOR, SOMERSET
Directions:
From Wedmore take the B3151 towards Glastonbury for 3 miles. Turn right after crossing the North Drain Bridge and passing the Aquarium Centre at the sign for the Cattery and Boarding Kennels. Follow this lane for one and a half miles to the track on the left marked by a white painted rail fence. Follow this track for 150m to where it turns to the left and park on the verge keeping the track clear. A gate will be found giving access to the river at this point stop. The waters run from the North Drain Pumping Station which can be seen to the right, upstream for approximately two miles, nine fields (four to the right of this access gate and five to the left). Access to the upper end can be obtained from other gateways along the track, but be WARNED that this track can be uneven for cars to negotiate. WARNING the track (Whitehouse Drove) is regularly used by large farm vehicles !! Park well to the side keeping the track fully clear at all times.

The Bristol Avon flows from its twin sources near Sherston and Tetbury to its confluence with the River Severn at Avonmouth and travels a total of 117 kilometres (72 miles).
Actually the Avon rises near Chipping Sodbury in Gloucestershire, between the villages of Old Sodbury and Acton Turville. Running a somewhat circular path, the river drains east and then south through Wiltshire. Its first main settlement is the village of Luckington, two miles inside the Wiltshire border, and then on to Sherston. At Malmesbury it joins up with its first major tributary, the Tetbury Avon, which rises just north of Tetbury in Gloucestershire. Here, the two rivers almost meet but their path is blocked by a rocky outcrop of the Cotswolds, almost creating an island for the ancient hilltop town of Malmesbury to sit on. Malmesbury, a picturesque old Cotswold market town with its 12th century Abbey as its’ focal point, is the uppermost point on the Avon open to the coarse angler. Although fishing is difficult when the water is clear it has produced roach and perch of over 3lb and carp of 20lb plus in the past two seasons. Our water at Malmesbury is one of the few places where it is possible to catch that elusive 2lb plus roach from shoals of similar size fish.
From Malmesbury the river meanders its way downstream through Sutton Benger then Christian Malford to the market town of Chippenham. This stretch has many weirs barbel, chub and roach predominate in the faster water with large bream shoals in the deeper runs. Individual records include a monster pike of over 33lb and the almost unbelievable tench of 12lb 7oz caught by Rick Seal from Cardiff in the river at Christian Malford in November 1998.
Further downstream at Lacock, the river passes by this National Trust village, best known for its Abbey and as the home of early photographer Fox-Talbot, and onto Melksham. Match weights often exceed 30lb on the upper reaches to perhaps 60lb on the lower reaches near Melksham (if the bream are feeding!). Large barbel are easy to locate and catch on this stretch of river.
The river continues to Staverton, then Bradford on Avon with its old church, Tythe Barn, and antique shops (a great tourist spot). Then on to our long stretch between the weir at Avoncliffe and Limpley Stoke (with Freshford on the opposite bank) which provides a magnificent variety of fishing for chub, roach, dace, barbel and bream. The Limpley Stoke weir is a favoured haunt for night fishing for barbel. For much of its course after leaving Wiltshire, the Avon marks the traditional boundary between Somerset and Gloucestershire. The river drops down through Warleigh in a steep valley, here the water runs fast through pools and weed beds and shelters huge barbel. One recorded at 15½lb weight, is very close to the national rod caught record. Roach, dace, chub, tench, perch and bream flourish in this stretch.
There are some sections of the river in Malmesbury, Bath, Saltford, Keynsham and Bristol that are considered “free fishing”.

RIVER AVON, DANIEL WELL, MALMESBURY

Directions: Access is from two points. From the A429 Malmesbury “By Pass” approaching from Chippenham turn towards the town centre and then immediately left into Burton Hill where parking can be found. Entrance to the waters is via the swing gate located to the left of the bridge. Alternative access can be obtained by continuing over the river bridge, along the High Street and turning left at the “T” junction opposite the Market Cross. Follow this road past the Abbey ruins to the next “T” junction turning towards Sherston. Approximately 450m along this road turn left for Foxley, cross over the river around a sharp bend and a parking area will be found on the left outside a large barn. DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE DOORWAYS TO THE BARN OR ON THE TRACK TO THE FARM JUST BEFORE THE BEND Access to the water is via the style located just before the bridge. Fishing Rights extend from the bridge downstream for four fields to the town bridge, approximately one and half miles. CAUTION !!! OVERHEAD HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES ARE PRESENT IN THREE DIFFERENT PLACES ON THIS WATER.

RIVER AVON, HUNGERDOWN MEADOWS, SUTTON BENGER
Directions:
Approach Sutton Benger on the B4069 from Chippenham; in the village turn left towards Seagry. Approximately three quarters of a mile along this road you will cross over the M4. Just over the bridge a gate is located on the right hand side with wide verge parking. The river can be seen from this point. The waters extend for one field above the M4 bridge and two fields below the bridge to just above the weir were a wooden stile and footbridge are located, approximately three quarters of a mile in total.

RIVER AVON UPPER CHRISTIAN MALFORD

Directions: Approach on the B4069 from Chippenham. On crossing over the river bridge at Christian Malford turn first left into Avonweir lane by the chapel. Follow this lane for approximately 300m to where it opens out with two farm gates on the right hand side. Parking is on the gravelled area between two gates. DO NOT BLOCK EITHER GATEWAY. Access on to the waters is through the second gate. The fishing rights extend for three large fields upstream to just below Seagry Weir, approximately two miles. Access to the upper meadows is along the path under the M4 bridge adjacent to the river. BEWARE THERE ARE OVERHEAD POWER CABLES CLOSE TO SEAGRY WEIR

RIVER AVON LOWER CHRISTIAN MALFORD

Directions: Approach from Chippenham on the B4069. Just prior to the river bridge at Christian Malford is a gate and large car park on the right hand side. The waters extend from the car park downstream for approximately one and half miles; (one medium size field and one very large field) plus a small field just above the bridge on the same bank to a small brook. PLEASE NOTE THE WEIR POOL ABOVE THE BRIDGE IS PRIVATE AND NOT OUR WATERS. BEWARE THERE ARE OVERHEAD POWER CABLES ON THIS STRETCH OF WATER.

RIVER AVON LACOCK ABBEY FIELDS

Directions: From the A350 Lacock by-pass between Chippenham and Melksham enter Lacock Village and follow the signs for the public car park at the rear of the Red Lion Public House in the high street. From this car park go right past the main entrance to Lacock Abbey and approximately 50m pass the entrance to the car park, there is a large wooden farm gate with a sign stating “No Entry to Lacock Abbey”. Pass through this gate and down to the waters. Please note that the main tourist car park on the Bowden Hill Road is now locked at night and does not open until approximately 10.00am in the morning. Fishing rights extend from Lacock Bridge up stream left hand bank for three fields. PARKING IN THE PUBLIC CAR PARK ONLY. Parking on the roadside verge either side of Lacock Bridge is expressly forbidden BEWARE OF OVERHEAD ELECTRIC POWER CABLES Night fishing by special permit only. Contact the secretary for details. Jeff Parker 0117 967 2977

RIVER AVON LACOCK (DOWNSTREAM) & MEAD FARM (1)

Directions: From the A350 Lacock bypass between Chippenham and Melksham enter Lacock village and follow the signs for the public car park. On leaving the car park turn right and follow the road to Lacock bridge. Fishing rights extend downstream of the bridge on the right hand bank for one very large field followed by two smaller ones for approximately one and half miles. Mead Farm is located on the left hand bank downstream and consists of six fields approximately one and half miles to the start of Queenfield Farm Fishery. There is no other suitable parking other than the public car park at Lacock village. Night fishing by special permit only through General Secretary.

RIVER AVON LACOCK QUEENFIELD FARM (2)

Directions: From the A350 Lacock bypass, go through Lacock village, over Lacock road bridge towards Bowden Hill. Approximately one third of a mile over the bridge, the Bell Inn Public house will be seen on the right. Take the next turning right approximately 100m past the Pub signed posted “Melksham”. This is Forest Road. Follow this lane for approximately two and half miles around a series of bends until a long straight section of road is reached. Appproximately quarter of mile along this straight there is a track on the right marked by two dust bins with “ Fry & Bourne” written on them. Take this track approximately one mile across the fields to Queenfield Farm yard. Enter the yard and the car park will be seen on the left hand side (sign displayed). To access the waters walk through the two gates from the farm yard into the fields behind. The waters extend for three fields left and downstream of this point and two fields right & upstream to Mead Farm waters. (approximately two miles) CAUTION OVERHEAD HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC CABLES PRESENT

RIVER AVON AT MELKSHAM BY-PASS WATERS

Directions:
Approximately 150m on the left hand bank upstream from the A350 Melksham By-pass bridge behind the electricity sub-station. The entrance is off the by-pass roundabout through the gate near the traffic island which has good hard standing for cars.

RIVER AVON AVONCLIFF TO LIMPLEY STOKE, ZONES 1 – 3

Directions: Two access points are available for this water. From the A36 Bath to Warminster road turn left onto the B3108 towards Bradford-on-Avon at the Viaduct Hotel approximately five miles out of Bath. Follow this road around a series of bends and pass under the railway bridge at Limpley Stoke, cross over the river bridge and park in the big lay-by on the left. Access is across the weir field and down a track to the waters which continue uninterrupted upstream to just below the next weir at Avoncliff, approximately three miles in total. To reach the upper end of the waters continue up Winsley Hill from Limpley Stoke bridge at the top of the hill turn right into Winsley village then turn right at the signpost for Turleigh as you leave the village. Follow this lane for approximately one and half miles then turn very sharp right for Avoncliff (No through road). A car park will be found alongside the canal basin and aqueduct. Access to the waters is via the steps at the rear of the railway halt. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE WEIR POOL AT AVONCLIFF IS PRIVATE AND NOT OUR WATERS – FISHING STARTS AT THE FENCE JUST TO THE LEFT OF THIS ACCESS POINT. The water is divided into three match zones; zone 1 is from Avoncliff Weir to the fence just below the railway bridge. Zone 2 is from the railway bridge to opposite the outfall of the Freshford Sewerage Works. Zone 3 is from the outfall to just above Limpley Stoke Weir. Night fishing by special permit only contact the General Secretary for details.

RIVER AVON LIMPLEY STOKE-HAYDENS FIELD AND THE CABBAGE PATCH

Directions: Two access points are available, the first is via the level crossing gate located on the B3108 approximately 350m from the A36 traffic lights opposite the Viaduct Hotel, at a very sharp right hand bend PLEASE PARK SENSIBLY; DO NOT BLOCK THE LEVEL CROSSING GATES. The second access point is along the base of the railway embankment on the Winsley side of Limpley Stoke railway bridge. Park in the lay-by just over the bridge. ACCESS THROUGH THE RESTAURANT GROUNDS IS FORBIDDEN. The fishing rights extend from the mouth of the Midford Brook upstream to the gardens at the rear of the restaurant approximately one half mile. Bank digging if strictly forbidden at this venue. Night fishing is by special permit only through the General Secretary who will provide details.

RIVER AVON FRESHFORD

Directions: Follow the A36 out of Bath for six miles. After passing the Viaduct Hotel on your right continue up the hill and look out for the Rose & Crown Restaurant on the left and turn left approximately one quarter of a mile past this at the signpost for Freshford. Follow this lane through Freshford Village and turn left into Station Road after the second tight bend in the village. Follow Station Road to the end and park in the station car park, which at times can be full. Access to the waters is at the rear of the station; follow the track from the station and turn left through the gate 50m from the station. This will take you into a large “L” shaped field. The fishing rights extend from this field downstream behind the sewerage works for approximately one mile to the gardens of the bungalows at Limpley Stoke. Please note that the fishing rights upstream of the “L” shape field are PRIVATE and NOT OUR WATERS. BEWARE OVERHEAD POWER CABLES PRESENT NIGHT FISHING BY SPECIAL PERMIT ONLY CONTACT GENERAL SECRETARY FOR DETAILS

RIVER AVON WARLEIGH WATERS

Directions:
Travelling from Bath on the A36 for five miles, park in the long lay-by adjacent to Monkton Combe garage. At the end of this lay-by is a lane down to the canal and Dundas Aqueduct. Follow this lane and cross over the canal via the bridge to the left of the aqueduct, then over the river via the aqueduct. A path leads down to the river at the rear of the Monkton Combe School boathouse. Fishing rights extend for one large field right hand bank downstream of the aqueduct and two fields upstream on the same bank. Please note the steps down to the boathouse are private and should not be used. NIGHT FISHING BY SPECIAL PERMIT ONLY CONTACT THE GENERAL SECRETARY FOR DETAILS.

RIVER AVON BATHFORD CANDY’S WATERS

Directions: From Bath take the A4 towards Chippenham. On reaching the large roundabout for the Batheaston by-pass take the OLD A4 towards Batheaston village. Turn right just past the Wagon & Horses Public House down the Toll Bridge Road. Cross the bridge (50p toll payable) and park on the far side on the bridge on the left opposite the entrance to Bathampton Mill (Beefeater Restaurant). If this area is full it is permissible to park just inside the Mill car park. The waters extend for two fields upstream from the Toll Bridge for approximately one and half miles to within one field of Bathford Railway Bridge.

RIVER AVON BATHFORD CHURCHES (JEWSONS)

Directions: Access is from two locations: the first is from Bathford Railway Bridge located on the A363 Bradford-on-Avon road at Bathford. A car park is located on the right hand side adjacent to the railway bridge approximately 50m from the A4/A363 roundabout. From this car park a footpath leads up and over the river giving access to the far bank meadows. Access to the top of the waters can be obtained by approaching via Bathampton Village.Turn down Bathampton Lane off the A36 on leaving Bath City Centre, cross over the canal and turn immediately sharp right into Tyning Road, passing the school on your left. Follow this lane to the end where a level crossing will be found. Parking on the right at this point. DO NOT BLOCK the gates into Jewsons yard. Fishing rights extend from the railway bridge upstream for two large fields to the railway embankment approximately one mile in total.

RIVER AVON BATHAMPTON WEIR POOL & BATHAMPTON MANOR WATERS

Directions:
From the old A4 in Batheaston turn right down the Toll Bridge Road cross the bridge (30p toll payable) and turn into the Bathampton Mill car park. The fishing rights extend from the weir downstream to the boundary of Meadow Farm.
Park ONLY just inside the entrance NOT down by the restaurant.

RIVER AVON WINDSOR BRIDGE, BATH

Directions:
This is a short section of river on the left hand bank downstream of the Windsor Bridge behind the trading estate as far as the old railway bridge.
Parking is in the public area outside of the trading estate and not within the estate itself.

RIVER AVON LAMBRIDGE BATH

Directions:
Opposite to the old A46 junction with the A4 on the outskirts of Bath is the Bath Rugby Training Ground; a small lay-by will be found on the right hand side as you pass the ground next to an ornamental horse trough. From this point an access gate leads to the waters. These extend from the downstream end of the Rugby Ground to an including the old tip field above; approximately 300m in total.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE RUGBY CLUB CAR PARK WHICH IS PRIVATE.

RIVER AVON GROSVENOR BATH

Directions:
Turn down Grosvenor Bridge Road off the A4 as you leave Bath and park on the road near to Grosvenor Foot Bridge. The waters run from the bridge downstream on the right hand bank for approximately three quarters of a mile just behind the Safeway Supermarket, plus one field downstream on the left hand bank from the bridge for approximately 500m.
PARKING please note that you must obtain permission from the Manager to park in the Safeway car park and you could be refused at busy times

RIVER AVON SWINEFORD, THE CRANE, JACK WHITES AND THE CHEQUERS

Directions:
These waters are divided into four sections commencing at the entrance of Pipley Brook Swineford and continuing left hand bank downstream to Keynsham Marina.NO FISHING IN THE MARINA ITSELF. The waters continue from the lock canal behind the marina left hand bank downstream to The Chequers Public House, Hanham Mills a distance of approximately three miles.
Access is from either end of the waters. The upstream access point is from the gate and stile opposite the Swan Inn Swineford on the A431 Bristol to Bath road, approximately half mile past Bitton Village. Parking is in the lay-by opposite the Swan Inn. Access to the lower end is made from the track which is situated between Matthews buildings and the scrap yard. BUT ON FOOT ONLY. EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN TO DRIVE ANY VEHICLE ALONG THIS TRACK.
There is a car park opposite the marina. The waters commence at the junction of the lock canal behind the marina and continues to Pipley Brook Swineford as mentioned above. The second section commences at the end of the lock canal where it meets with the River Avon and continues downstream right hand bank to the small bridge which goes over Warmley Brook close to Jack Whites Cottage. Access is available to the middle of this stretch of water. From Keynsham marina proceed towards Willsbridge A4175 for approximately half a mile park next to Londonderry Farm (Keep entrances clear) this is limited parking, walk down to the river at Jack Whites Cottage, approximately quarter of a mile.
For the lower end of the waters (Chequers) continue along the A4175 towards Willsbridge, turn left at Willsbridge roundabout onto the A431 road Bath to Bristol. Follow up a steep hill and at the next roundabout keep left and continue along the road until you encounter a number of large trees on your left, here is a signpost directing you into Ferry Road and The Chequers Inn. Park at the very end of the Pub car park, please keep gate on your left clear, The waters run upstream left hand bank to Jack Whites Cottage and continue to Keynsham marina and from then on the Crane section and Swineford approximately five and half miles.
PLEASE NOTE THE BANK DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE CHEQUERS INN IS PRIVATE
These waters are fished by arrangement with the Bristol & West of England Federation of Anglers.
BEWARE OF ELECTRIC POWER CABLES.

The River Chew which starts at Chewton Mendip enters Chew Valley Reservoir and then travels a distance of approximately 17 miles (27km), including reservoirs, before the River Chew joins its larger cousin The Bristol Avon at Keynsham beneath Avon Bridge, just over the county borderline in South Gloucestershire.
The river runs through a largely rural landscape, punctuated by settlements at Chewton Mendip, Ford, Litton, Sherborne, Coley, South Widcombe, Chew Stoke, Chew Magna, Stanton Drew, Bye Mills, Pensford, Publow, Woollard, Compton Dando, Chewton Keynsham and Keynsham. There are in excess of a dozen mill sites on the river, some of which were noted in the Domesday Book of 1086.
The River Chew is home to a large variety of fish including Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon, Grayling, Chub, Dace, Perch, Bream, Tench, Carp, Barbel, Crucian Carp, Pike, Roach, Rudd, Gudgeon, Minnow, Miller's Thumb, Brook Lamprey, Stone Loach, Stickleback and Eel. Flounder and Dab can also occasionally be found in the lower reaches at Keynsham in addition to returning elvers. Fish passes have been incorporated into weirs at Keynsham Memorial Park, Albert Mill and Chewton Place, allowing the upstream migration of game species.

Click here to view an excellent website dedicated to the River Chew in Somerset, England, and the surrounding Chew Valley area.written by Jason Allen in the spring of 2005. The purpose of the website is to provide a written and pictorial journey along the length of the River Chew from its source at Chewton Mendip to the confluence with the River Avon at Keynsham, including the reservoirs at Litton and Chew Stoke.

RIVER CHEW KEYNSHAM
This a narrow stretch of water averaging about 9/10 metres in width, making it a great pole venue for small hooks and light line. Most swims have a slow flow with depths varying from 3/4 ft at the top end to 6/8 ft near the lower end. Although predominately a coarse fish venue trout frequently turn up in your catch. Match weights in excess of 10lb have often been achieved especially when the larger roach, dace, chub, eels and carp featured in catches. Pleasure fishing with light tackle it is possible to put larger catches in your keepnet, but expect to be tested by the sudden surprise of a much larger fish

Directions: From the town centre of Keynsham take the B3116 Wellsway Road towards Farmborough. Approximately half a mile from the round about, Chewton Road will be seen on the right hand side (it is the first right hand fork). A layby for parking is at this point. A gate and footpath lead onto the waters, just below the layby. The waters extend downstream for two large fields approximately half mile to Rock Mill Cottages. Foot access is also available from the footpath near to Rock Mill Cottages.

RIVER CHEW, BONDS BRIDGE, CHEW MAGNA
Directions:
Turn off the A37 from Bristol onto the B3130 at Pensford towards Chew Magna approximately one quarter mile from the village is a lane between highbanks on the left. Take this lane to the bridge over the river and park on the first paddock on the right over the bridge. (Keep gateway clear). The waters extend from the bridge on the left hand bank upstream from approximately three quarters of a mile to the brook at the top of the upper meadow.
TROUT FISHING ONLY. Open 1st April to 30th September only.
Permitted baits: worm, fly and spinner only.
Maximum 2 trout over 12 inches per person per day may be retained.

The Cam brook a small river in Somerset rises near Hinton Blewitt, flows through Cameley, Temple Cloud, Camerton, Dunkerton and Combe Hay. It then joins the Wellow Brook at Midford to form Midford Brook before joining the River Avon close to the Dundas Aqueduct.
Along its length are the remains of the Somerset Coal Canal which originally took it's water from Cam brook, and serviced the Somerset coalfield.
The brook has a fair depth in places.

CAM BROOK, DUNKERTON, BATH (SECTION 1)
Directions:
Leave Bath on the A367 towards Radstock. After crossing the bridge in Dunkerton Village a large lay-by will be found on the left. Steps lead down to the waters on the Bath side of the bridge. The waters extend uninterrupted for two miles downstream to the next bridge (Combe Hay Bridge). Alternative access to the lower end of the waters can be achieved by turning left off the A367 just before Dunkerton Bridge following this lane to a “T” junction, turning right, and then right again at the next “T” junction towards Wellow. A small parking area will be found on the right just prior to Combe Hay Bridge.
PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK GATEWAYS AT THIS POINT.
Cam Brook contains both trout and coarse fish; special restrictions apply:

• Waters open from 1st April to 15th October for trout fishing only. Permitted baits; Worm, Fly and Spinner only.
• Coarse fishing allowed from 16th October to 14th March with no bait restrictions but all trout must be returned alive to the water and not retained in keepnets.

CAM BROOK, DUNKERTON, BATH (SECTION 2)
Directions:
Leave Bath on the A367 towards Radstock and turn right just prior to the River Bridge at Dunkerton. This will take you past the Cricket Ground and the Church. A bungalow will be seem on the left, and the lane opens out 50m past this allowing verge parking for three cars. A gateway on the left gives access to a farm bridge over the river. From this bridge the fishing rights extend upstream on both banks (through three more farm bridges) to the next road bridge for approximately one and half miles excluding the fenced area around the sewerage works. Additionally the waters extend downstream for approximately half mile on the right hand bank to Dunkerton Bridge. Cam Brook contains both trout and coarse fish and special restrictions apply:

• Waters open from 1st April to 15th October for trout fishing only. Permitted baits: Worm, Fly and Spinner only
• Coarse fishing allowed from 16th October to 14th March with no bait restrictions but all trout must be returned alive to the water and not retained in keepnets.

The Wellow brook is a small river in Somerset it rises to the south of Radstock where it is joined by the River Somer and flows through Wellow before joining the Cam Brook at Midford to form Midford Brook before joining the River Avon close to the Dundas Aqueduct.
Along its length are the remains of the Somerset Coal Canal which served the Somerset coalfield. The brook has a fair depth in places.

WELLOW BROOK, STONEY LITTLETON
Directions:
Leave Bath on the A367 towards Radstock. At the Park and Ride roundabout turn left towards Sulis Meadows, then right following the signs for Wellow and Combe Hay. Pass over the Cam Brook at Combe Hay and enter Wellow Village at a “T” junction. Turn right and as you leave the village take the last turning left signposted “Stoney Littleton Long Barrow” ancient monument. Follow this No through road right to the end were a gate across the road marks the start of the Kilmersdon Estate land. A small farmhouse will be found on the right ajacent to this gate, where permission to park may be obtained from the owner (Mr Ashman). The fishing extends downstream from the fence opposite the farm for two fields where the brook meets the road approximately half mile.
TROUT FISHING ONLY. Open from 1st April to 15th October
Permitted baits Worm, Fly and Spinner only.

The River Frome is a river in South Gloucestershire. The historic spelling was Froom and this is how the name of the river is still pronounced (as in broom).
Twenty miles long, the River Frome rises in Dodington Park in the Cotswolds of Gloucestershire, then follows a roughly south-westerly route towards Bristol. It disappears underground in a culvert at Eastville and reappears in the city centre where the river ends at its confluence with the River Avon, here its last reach forms part of the Floating Harbour. It has two main tributaries (Bradley and Folly Brooks) and a number of smaller ones.
Between Stapleton and Frenchay the river drops nearly 50 ft, and as a result there were a number of corn and other mills. They were undershot mills with no mill ponds - today, all that is left is a wheel at Snuff Mills. From Frenchay Bridge to Snuff Mills the river is navigable, but only by canoe.

BRISTOL FROME STAPLETON
Directions:

Turn off the B4058 Frenchay Park Road into Brow Hill and cross over the river bridge into Blackberry Hill. Road side parking can be found just over the bridge. The waters extend from the bridge down stream on the left bank to Wickham Hill Bridge and then on both banks to the weir.

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