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We are the Bristol Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

From cafe route across the Downs, passed St Monica’s, along footpaths and minor roads, picking up Hollybush Lane, and on to Sea Mills. Returning along the River Avon towpath, which will be muddy, with a steep climb through Bishops Knoll Nature Reserve back up to the Downs. Muddy in places. Great views from the river across the Avon Gorge, and from the Downs.

Saturday, 21 December 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Suggest you bring a flask or similar for short refreshment stop.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 57082 75017
Nearest postcode:
BS9 1FG
what3words:
stem.sorry.flesh
Start time:
10:00 am

Starting point: Downs Cafe, Stoke Road, Durdham Down, Bristol BS9 1FG, OS Explorer Map 155 Busses 1,2,3 and 4 from the centre via College Green to the top of Blackboy Hill. Bike racks by Downs Cafe. Parking generally limited to 5 hours on the Downs, but please check signs.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking