Bristol Ring

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The Bristol Ring walking trail is a new 33 mile circular walk linking green corridors, leafy parks and urban watersides, iconic Bristol views and quieter ways around the city. Complete in 6 easy-to-follow sections.

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    Bristol Ring Section 1

    Bristol

    • 4hr 30m / 12.1km

    Loop through local nature reserves and along a tranquil section of the River Avon, finishing with great views and history on Troopers Hill.

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    Bristol Ring Section 2

    Redcliff, Bristol

    • 2hr 30m / 8.6km

    Explore hidden nature gems from Crews Hole Woodland to the Whitchurch Railway Path. Bus routes to the centre at each end.

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    Bristol Ring Section 3

    Redcliff, Bristol

    • 3 hours / 7.7km

    From Briery Leaze head through an old airfield and nature filled corridors in this southern stretch of the ring. Bus stops at either end.

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    Bristol Ring Section 4

    Bedminster Down, Bristol

    • 3hr 15m / 7.6km

    The hilliest, most rural and view-filled section across fields, the Ashton Court Estate, the Clifton Suspension Bridge and Clifton Down.

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    Bristol Ring Section 5

    Clifton, Bristol

    • 2 hours / 6km

    Enjoy Avon Gorge views then stroll across Clifton and Durdham Downs and through quiet streets to Horfield Common. Bus routes at either end.

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    Bristol Ring Section 6

    Horfield, Bristol

    • 4hr 20m / 11.1km

    The final section is view-filled as you travel across Purdown, Stoke Park Estate and along the River Frome. Option to walk back along BBRP.

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