A Tour of Bristol Harbourside

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A Tour of Bristol Harbourside

City of Bristol

by joed

  • 1hr 10m / 4.6km
  • 183

A walk around Bristol’s famous Floating Harbour.

  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Great views
  • Child friendly
  • Water feature
  • Paid-for attraction

Walk preview

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  1. Start by the Cascade Steps facing the harbour. Take the cobbled path on your left.

    Step 1: Start by the Cascade Steps facing the harbour. Take the cobbled path on your left.

  2. Walk towards Pero’s Bridge. It is a pedestrian bascule bridge.

    Step 2: Walk towards Pero’s Bridge. It is a pedestrian bascule bridge.

  3. Cross Pero’s Bridge. Pero was a slave from the Caribbean who lived from around 1753 to 1798.

    Step 3: Cross Pero’s Bridge. Pero was a slave from the Caribbean who lived from around 1753 to 1798.

  4. Turn left after crossing the bridge and walk past the front of the V Shed.

    Step 4: Turn left after crossing the bridge and walk past the front of the V Shed.

  5. Walk across Lloyds Amphitheatre.

    Step 5: Walk across Lloyds Amphitheatre.

  6. The Floating Harbour will be on your left and in sight for most of your walk.

    Step 6: The Floating Harbour will be on your left and in sight for most of your walk.

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