Saxons to the Seventies

Walks, England, Bristol
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Saxons to the Seventies

Bishopsworth, Bristol

by bravebolddrama

  • 45 minutes / 2.2km
  • 44

An audio enhanced walk exploring varied woodlands and their history. Created by the Manor Woods Valley Group and Brave Bold Drama.

  • Botanics
  • Wildlife
  • History
  • Water feature
  • Child friendly
  • Dog friendly
  • Audio guide

Walk preview

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  1. The main entrance to Manor Woods Valley is on St Peter's Rise, behind Bishopsworth Library.

    Step 1: The main entrance to Manor Woods Valley is on St Peter's Rise, behind Bishopsworth Library.

  2. Step 2: If you choose to arrive at the start of the walk by public transport the closest train station is Parson Street. With buses 75, 76, 93X & M1 stopping nearby.

  3. Follow the wall round to the right, before the entrance gate, towards the bridge across the Malago.

    Step 3: Follow the wall round to the right, before the entrance gate, towards the bridge across the Malago.

  4. The Malago rises from springs on Dundry Hill.

    Step 4: The Malago rises from springs on Dundry Hill.

  5. Over the bridge, keep to the left, on the lower path alongside the watercourse.

    Step 5: Over the bridge, keep to the left, on the lower path alongside the watercourse.

  6. This depression in the ground was formed on the night of 14 May 1944, during the 'Baby Blitz'. It’s a bomb crater!

    Step 6: This depression in the ground was formed on the night of 14 May 1944, during the 'Baby Blitz'. It’s a bomb crater!

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