This is a perfect spot to view a row of Bristol's iconic colourful houses.

The exact origins of the colourful houses in the Bristol neighborhood remain uncertain, but one theory suggests that sailors returning from sea painted their homes for maritime purposes.

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July 4, 2024

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Nice way to enter the city centre of Bristol

The Bike Man

October 9, 2024

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Typical Bristol views up to Clifton Wood on the hill

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1. Portishead Marina – Graffiti Railway Underpass loop from Parson Street

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2. Ashton Court Greenway – View of Chew Valley loop from Clifton Down

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3. Festival Way – Ashton Court Greenway loop from Failand

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01:44

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Elevation 10 m

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Tuesday 10 March

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Location: City of Bristol, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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View of Bristol's Colourful Houses

1. Portishead Marina – Graffiti Railway Underpass loop from Parson Street

2. Ashton Court Greenway – View of Chew Valley loop from Clifton Down

3. Festival Way – Ashton Court Greenway loop from Failand

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