Clifton Suspension Bridge – Ashton Court Mansion loop from Clifton Down

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Clifton Suspension Bridge – Ashton Court Mansion loop from Clifton Down

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Clifton Suspension Bridge – Ashton Court Mansion loop from Clifton Down

03:33

57.7km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.2 km for 178 m

After 50.5 km for 126 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.25 km

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spanning the spectacular Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of Bristol's most iconic landmarks. The bridge has been a toll bridge since it opened in 1864, connecting Clifton to …

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2.94 km

Ashton Court Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Here is the entrance to Ashton Court, a grand historic estate located just outside Bristol. It's set within 850 acres of rolling parkland and woodlands and there are cycle trails throughout.

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11.3 km

Briery Wood

Forest

21.0 km

Hack's Wood

Forest

42.8 km

Festival Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely, traffic-free way to connect Long Ashton to Backwell and it's endless lanes.

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49.0 km

Ashton Road Gatehouse, Ashton Court Estate

Highlight • Monument

Check the closing time displayed ( 30m into the park) as you enter as these change with the season due to daylight.

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49.5 km

Ashton Court Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Brilliant new bit of cyclepath across Ashton Court from the university buildings to the wide gravel track up to the gate at the southern end. Very wide and easy gravel, …

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50.6 km

Ashton Court Mansion

Highlight • Settlement

Check the closing times of the gates as your enter. They tend to follow sunset throughout the year.

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52.1 km

View of Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

An excellent spot to sit before the crowds arrive later in the day and, early in the morning, the area is full of bunnies.

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54.3 km

Floating Harbour

Lake

55.1 km

Statue of William III, Queen Square

Highlight • Monument

Queen Square is a magnificent Georgian park area in the heart of Bristol, surrounded by trees and cobbled streets.

Nestled amongst Bristol's Harbourside and Old City areas, Queen Square is …

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