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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The walk meanders through Leigh Woods reaching Paradise Bottom and then descends to the River Avon. We walk beside the river until we reach Nightingale Valley and ascend to the finish. Mainly on well-defined, hard surface paths but also very likely to be muddy in places.

Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meet by the coffee cart on the Leigh Woods side of the Suspension Bridge. Parking on both sides of the Suspension Bridge is time-limited and paying. If you plan to park near the Suspension Bridge, you are advised to "research" ahead of the day of the walk.

Bus 8 (frequent), 5 or 505 (? half-hourly) to Christ Church or Clifton Village stops then walk. Allow 15 minutes to walk across Suspension Bridge to start point.

Coffee stop part- way on walk. Bring own coffee/snacks.

Refreshments available in Clifton after walk.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 56408 73009
Nearest postcode:
BS8 3PD
what3words:
super.energetic.angel
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet by coffee cart, Leigh Woods end of Suspension Bridge.

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 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