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Clifton Downs and the Clifton Suspension Bridge

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Clifton Downs and the Clifton Suspension Bridge

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July 30, 2025

Clifton Downs and the Clifton Suspension Bridge

Moderate

02:19

8.30km

3.6km/h

160m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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38 m

Whiteladies Road

Highlight • Rest Area

Whiteladies Road is one of the most vibrant streets in Bristol. Stretching from Clifton Down all the way towards the city centre, it's lined with restaurants, pubs, cafes and shops …

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2.71 km

Sea Walls Viewpoint, Avon Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A classic view of Bristol, looking down into the Avon Gorge from the Clifton Downs. Always worth a stop to take it in!

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4.89 km

Viewpoint

4.98 km

Clifton Observatory

Highlight • Cave

With a café and a great view over the bridge, the observatory also hosts the entrance to a tunnel leading to the cave below.

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5.32 km

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Clifton Suspension Bridge has been an iconic symbol of Bristol for more than 150 years. The Grade I-listed structure spans the mighty Avon Gorge, linking the city of Bristol …

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6.79 km

Clifton Arcade

Highlight • Settlement

Situated in the heart of Clifton Village, this unique and beautiful Victorian shopping arcade houses some of the most unusual shopping in Bristol. Originally opened in 1878, it later fell …

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8.30 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.60 km

1.72 km

1.40 km

1.33 km

990 m

254 m

Surfaces

3.10 km

3.03 km

1.17 km

990 m

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Clifton Downs and the Clifton Suspension Bridge

Whiteladies Road

Sea Walls Viewpoint, Avon Gorge

Clifton Observatory

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Clifton Arcade

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