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The best running trails around City of Bristol

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Running around City of Bristol is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around City of Bristol—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 27, 2025

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1. Ashton Court, Abbots Pool trail loop from Bedminster

18.4km

01:59

190m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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2. View of the SS Great Britain – Grain Barge loop from Bower Ashton

4.61km

00:29

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of the SS Great Britain – Spike Island loop from Cumberland Basin

7.44km

00:46

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Pill Path Along the Avon Gorge – Pill Path and Avon Gorge Trail loop from Bedminster

13.2km

01:23

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View of the SS Great Britain – Wapping Wharf loop from Bedminster

29.5km

03:04

180m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Clifton Suspension Bridge – Ashton Court Estate loop from Clifton Down

11.7km

01:15

150m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Pulteney Bridge – St George's Park loop from Lawrence Hill

49.4km

05:08

260m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. River Avon Path – Conham River Park loop from St Anne's

13.0km

01:21

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Pill Path Along the Avon Gorge – Bristol Floating Harbour loop from Portway Park and Ride

21.8km

02:19

190m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Pill Path Along the Avon Gorge – Pill Path and Avon Gorge Trail loop from Ashton Gate

10.6km

01:08

110m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around City of Bristol

1. Ashton Court, Abbots Pool trail loop from Bedminster

2. View of the SS Great Britain – Grain Barge loop from Bower Ashton

3. View of the SS Great Britain – Spike Island loop from Cumberland Basin

4. Pill Path Along the Avon Gorge – Pill Path and Avon Gorge Trail loop from Bedminster

5. View of the SS Great Britain – Wapping Wharf loop from Bedminster

6. Clifton Suspension Bridge – Ashton Court Estate loop from Clifton Down

7. Pulteney Bridge – St George's Park loop from Lawrence Hill

8. River Avon Path – Conham River Park loop from St Anne's

9. Pill Path Along the Avon Gorge – Bristol Floating Harbour loop from Portway Park and Ride

10. Pill Path Along the Avon Gorge – Pill Path and Avon Gorge Trail loop from Ashton Gate

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