Rhododendron Walk at Blaise Castle

Walks, England, Bristol
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Rhododendron Walk at Blaise Castle

Henbury, Bristol

by travelwest

  • 1hr 15m / 2.9km
  • 78

This walk celebrates Rhododendrons in spring. It takes you around the other side of the gorge and up the steep Jacobs Ladder.

  • Water feature
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Hilly & steep
  • Child friendly
  • Botanics

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  1. Bristol Future Parks are looking for community-led projects at this green space. http://bristol.gov.uk/futureparks

    Step 1: Bristol Future Parks are looking for community-led projects at this green space. http://bristol.gov.uk/futureparks

  2. There are toilets and seats outside at the cafe. There is also plenty of green space to sit and have a picnic.

    Step 2: There are toilets and seats outside at the cafe. There is also plenty of green space to sit and have a picnic.

  3. Step 3: The 3 & 4 buses from Broadmead & Cribbs Causeway stops outside Blaise Castle Estate on Kings Weston Road. In addition to this there is also bus numbers 1, 2 & 76 that stop nearby.

  4. Step 4: If you plan to arrive by public transportation, the closest train station to the start of the walk is Shirehampton.

  5. There’s a great adventure playground for kids with a separate space for the younger and older ones.

    Step 5: There’s a great adventure playground for kids with a separate space for the younger and older ones.

  6. Keep right at the junction before the house.

    Step 6: Keep right at the junction before the house.

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