ブリストルの洞窟・トップ5

Lovely paved path following the stream

The Royal Fort House was built in the 18th century on the site of an old fort used in the English Civil war. Three different architects influenced the building and brought three styles of building to the project. If you look you will see Baroque, Palladian and Rococo styles of architecture. The gardens were designed by Humphry Repton in around 1800. Today the building is part of the university of Bristol, used by the faculty of science.

Set high on the northeastern end of Purdown, the bright yellow Dower House is a familiar landmark above Bristol. It's set at the far end of the Stoke Park Estate’s parkland, where you will find loads of fun running trails. The house itself was originally built in 1553 and has seen various renovations. Today, it is Grade II-listed.

Standing proud on Castle Hill and visible above the trees for miles around is Blaise Castle. This 18th-century, Gothic Revival style folly was built by Robert Mylne and it became a popular attraction on the Blaise Castle Estate. From its turrets, much of Bristol can be seen, as well as Avonmouth and the Avon Gorge. Any run to Blaise Castle involves a little bit of legwork to get up the hill. However, you are amply rewarded with fun descents down towards Hazel Brook at the bottom of Henbury Gorge.

Stunningly beautiful in autumn and I reckon it would be lovely and shaded in the summer. Lots of dog walkers around, so it's definitely not a speed run... just chill and enjoy the scenery.

Extremely nice to cycle through in the week when there's fewer prams. The switchbacks up the south side of the valley have storm gutters on the turn so be careful on the descent (and ascent on road tyres).

Nice section but lots of walkers dogs and families so don't go mad!

Very pretty, but the main paved path is usually quite busy with walkers, so keep an eye on your speed!