Clifton Explorer

Walks, England, Bristol
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Clifton Explorer

Clifton, Bristol

by travelwest

  • 1hr 20m / 6.5km
  • 134

A circular stroll through Clifton featuring the Botanic Gardens, Clifton Down and views of the Avon Gorge.

  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Public transport
  • Paid-for attraction
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics

Walk preview

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  1. Start at Clifton Down station. Exit towards the car park and turn left past Steam pub.

    Step 1: Start at Clifton Down station. Exit towards the car park and turn left past Steam pub.

  2. Step 2: If you need to arrive at the start of the walk by public transport you have a few options. The nearest train station is Clifton Down. With buses 1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 8, 72a & U1 stopping nearby.

  3. Continue to St Johns Rd.

    Step 3: Continue to St Johns Rd.

  4. Turn right on St Johns Rd.

    Step 4: Turn right on St Johns Rd.

  5. Some lovely homes in this area!

    Step 5: Some lovely homes in this area!

  6. At the end turn right on Apsley Rd.

    Step 6: At the end turn right on Apsley Rd.

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