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Nice spot to stop for a brake

An escarpment above the large village of Almondsbury, this is a glorious viewpoint across the Severn Estuary. Both Severn Bridges can be seen in all their glory, as well as the Forest of Dean and a large part of South Wales. Back in the village, there are a couple of pubs to choose from if you want to drink in more than just views.

The large village of Almondsbury is split in two by Almondsbury Hill, which gives superb views across the Severn and its iconic bridges. To the north is picturesque Lower Almondsbury, where you'll find St Mary's Church and the rustic Bowl Inn. The upper part of the village is more modern and also has a pub: the Swan Inn.

This is a nice shortcut into Filton via a footpath if the weather is nice. It's under trees so in wet weather/conditions it will be muddy (damp otherwise) and I pushed my bike for half of it, but if you're not in a rush it's a nice traffic free way into Filton that avoids the big roundabout at the juntion with the M5. BEWARE though - there are narrow/tall gates to stop motorbikes getting over the motorway footbridge on both sides. I made it through lifting and twisting my (women's) bike, which has a flat handlebar, but I think for wider handlebars (MTB or drops/flared) this could be impassable, so if you're in a rush and unsure, probably best to avoid.

Badger's Lane takes you to the back gate of The Wave, but there is no access... the entrance is 5km detour 😬

There is a great bench to sit and take it all in from the top of the hill and enjoy the view of both bridges, of course, it's better on a clear day but it's still lovely all the same.

View of both Severn Bridges from the Gloucester Rd & Over Ln junction in Almondsbury.

Such a rad BMX track (although you could ride it on pretty much any bike), well worth a visit.