Bristol Ring Section 5

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Bristol Ring Section 5

Clifton, Bristol

by travelwest

  • 2 hours / 6km
  • 93

Enjoy Avon Gorge views then stroll across Clifton and Durdham Downs and through quiet streets to Horfield Common. Bus routes at either end.

  • Wildlife
  • Great views
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Hilly & steep
  • Dog friendly

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  1. Section 5 starts on Clifton Road by the Percival Road bus stop. This stop connects with route 8 which goes to Bristol Temple Meads station.

    Step 1: Section 5 starts on Clifton Road by the Percival Road bus stop. This stop connects with route 8 which goes to Bristol Temple Meads station.

  2. Head to the main path on The Promenade, turn right to begin the walk. You’re walking along the edge of Clifton Down.

    Step 2: Head to the main path on The Promenade, turn right to begin the walk. You’re walking along the edge of Clifton Down.

  3. Follow the beautiful tree-lined path to the end of the road. Enjoy the shadows and light created by the trees as you walk.

    Step 3: Follow the beautiful tree-lined path to the end of the road. Enjoy the shadows and light created by the trees as you walk.

  4. At the busy junction, carefully cross Bridge Valley Road, using the traffic island. Continue straight on Fountains Hill.

    Step 4: At the busy junction, carefully cross Bridge Valley Road, using the traffic island. Continue straight on Fountains Hill.

  5. Look for a path on the left.

    Step 5: Look for a path on the left.

  6. Continue left onto on the dirt path. It leads into the woods.

    Step 6: Continue left onto on the dirt path. It leads into the woods.

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