Bristol Bus Boycott

Walks, England, Bristol
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Bristol Bus Boycott

Broadmead, Bristol

by travelwest

  • 2hr 30m / 4.3km
  • 59

A must walk around iconic Bristol sights to learn about the civil rights movement that changed the course of history in the UK.

  • Wheel friendly
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Bristol Bus Boycott
  1. Step 1: This walk is step free however there are some sections on cobbled ground and some pavements which are uneven due to tree roots. Please take a look through the pictures before you set off.

  2. This walk starts at the People's Plinth on Colston Avenue. It is served by numerous bus routes and is a 20 minute walk from Temple Meads.

    Step 2: This walk starts at the People's Plinth on Colston Avenue. It is served by numerous bus routes and is a 20 minute walk from Temple Meads.

  3. With the plinth behind you, bear right to cross Colston Avenue at the triangular traffic island.

    Step 3: With the plinth behind you, bear right to cross Colston Avenue at the triangular traffic island.

  4. Turn left on the opposite side and walk along Colston Avenue to the junction with the first side street.

    Step 4: Turn left on the opposite side and walk along Colston Avenue to the junction with the first side street.

  5. Cross Colston Street at the drop kerb and then turn right along it passing the flower beds onto the shared pedestrian and cycle path.

    Step 5: Cross Colston Street at the drop kerb and then turn right along it passing the flower beds onto the shared pedestrian and cycle path.

  6. Cross Pipe Lane at the drop kerbs towards the Bristol Beacon. There are accessible toilets here as well as a ground floor cafe and bakery.

    Step 6: Cross Pipe Lane at the drop kerbs towards the Bristol Beacon. There are accessible toilets here as well as a ground floor cafe and bakery.

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