Saxons to the Seventies

Walks, England, Bristol

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The Malago rises from springs on Dundry Hill.

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

  • 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.

  • 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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