Barton Hill Heritage Trail One

Walks, England, Bristol
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Barton Hill Heritage Trail One

Lawrence Hill, Bristol

by travelwest

  • 30 minutes / 1.1km
  • 18

A circular walk including some iconic buildings that remain: University Settlement, St Luke’s Church and the old Cotton Works.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Public transport
  • Picnic spot
  • Parking
  • History
  • Child friendly
  • Audio guide

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  1. This walk starts at the Wellspring Settlement at the junction of Ducie Road and Morley Street. There are toilets here.

    Step 1: This walk starts at the Wellspring Settlement at the junction of Ducie Road and Morley Street. There are toilets here.

  2. Step 2: The nearest bus stops are on Church Street or by Lawrence Hill Train Station.

  3. From Ducie Road you can see two blue plaques on the side of the settlement buildings, the newest in honour of Hilda Cashmore.

    Step 3: From Ducie Road you can see two blue plaques on the side of the settlement buildings, the newest in honour of Hilda Cashmore.

  4. The traffic island here has a beautiful planter and a bench, a great place to sit and reflect on the settlement's history.

    Step 4: The traffic island here has a beautiful planter and a bench, a great place to sit and reflect on the settlement's history.

  5. With your back to the settlement, cross Barton Hill Road. Turn right on the other side, keeping Beaufort House to your left as you walk.

    Step 5: With your back to the settlement, cross Barton Hill Road. Turn right on the other side, keeping Beaufort House to your left as you walk.

  6. Continue for a short distance. Opposite is the small green space of Barton Green.

    Step 6: Continue for a short distance. Opposite is the small green space of Barton Green.

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