Bristol Ring Section 1

Walks, England, Bristol, South Gloucestershire

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  • Welcome to the Bristol Ring! See below for options for where to start. This route starts at Bristol Temple Meads railway station.

    Step 1: Welcome to the Bristol Ring! See below for options for where to start. This route starts at Bristol Temple Meads railway station.

  • Exit Bristol Temple Meads station following the Temple Quay and Ferry signs.

    Step 2: Exit Bristol Temple Meads station following the Temple Quay and Ferry signs.

  • You'll see signs to follow to the Bristol & Bath Railway Path (BBRP). Head down the ramp towards a small car park.

    Step 3: You'll see signs to follow to the Bristol & Bath Railway Path (BBRP). Head down the ramp towards a small car park.

  • Cross the car park with care.

    Step 4: Cross the car park with care.

  • Turn right onto a shared path towards a wide metal bridge known locally as the Cheese Grater Bridge.

    Step 5: Turn right onto a shared path towards a wide metal bridge known locally as the Cheese Grater Bridge.

  • Use Meads Reach Bridge to cross the Floating Harbour. The bridge was opened in 2008 and won an award from RIBA.

    Step 6: Use Meads Reach Bridge to cross the Floating Harbour. The bridge was opened in 2008 and won an award from RIBA.

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