Discover Bristol Downs (C)

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Overview

Join us for a leisurely walk around fascinating parts of the Downs, with short stops from time to time to discover how nature conservation works in protecting our wildlife (helped by goats!) in our stunning local green space – Bristol’s ‘jewel in the crown’. Level walking, across grass. No need to book a place on the walk.

Wednesday, 1 May 2024

Start time:: 5:30 pm
Estimated finish time:: 6:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 3.2km / 2.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

The walk finishes back at the Water Tower at approx 6.30 pm.

The leaders will then add a very short extra walk down to Ellis Brigham, 160 Whiteladies Road, for anyone who has booked for the WalkFest Launch Event talks starting there at 7.00 pm. Tickets for the talks have now sold out.

Features

Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
No car needed
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 57156 74948
Nearest postcode:: BS9 1FG
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Start time:: 5:30 pm

Meet outside the Water Tower, Stoke Road, BS9 1FG, ready to start the walk at 5.30 pm.

Upcoming walks with Bristol Group

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.42 per month