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Bristol Triangular City Walk |
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Description |
This walk takes you on a tour of this fascinating and historical city, visiting several famous landmarks on the way. It was devised by the Bristol Ramblers and offers wonderful views of the city exploring the Waterfront, Durdham Downs, Avon Gorge and Blaise Castle Estate.
Highlights on the route include a waterside section along the River Avon with fabulous views of the stunning Avon Gorge. Also of interest is the 18th century mansion and estate at Blaise Castle. Blaise Castle was immortalised by being described as "the finest place in England" in Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey.
The walk also includes a section through the impressive Henbury golf course and the attractive Clifton and Durdham Downs.
The walk is easily accessible, starting and finishing at Bristol Temple Meads railway.
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Distance | 18 miles (29 km) |
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Route Photos |  |  |  |  | View from Redcliffe Way | Clifton Suspension Bridge from Lieghwoods side | The Promenade, Clifton | Avon Gorge |  |  |  |  | Blaise Castle | Henbury Golf Club | Colston's Almshouses, St Michael's Hill, Bristol | Bridge on River Avon through Bristol |
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Map (Route in Red) Aerial Photo View of this route
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