A Picturesque Purdown Loop

Lockleaze, Bristol

45 minutes / 3.5km

A stroll through Purdown in Lockleaze, Bristol. Amazing views with loads of lovely rest stops along the way. Why not bring a picnic?

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Walk preview

Step 1: Start at Elmcroft Crescent Bus Stop on Muller Road (served by buses 17, 24 & 506). Closest train station is Stapleton Road.

Step 2: Head east up the hill past this magnificent tree.

Step 3: At the top of the hill, turn left and head along to the far corner

Step 4: Turn right at the corner and pass through the gap.

Step 5: Bear left to pass through another gap in the trees.

Step 6: Head across field making your way towards the BT Tower.

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