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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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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Walk through Leigh Woods, including Paradise Bottom, along beside the River Avon, returning via Nightingale Valley. Can be shortened if weather dictates. Coffee break (bring own flasks). Mud is highly likely. 

Refreshments in Clifton Village after walk, if required.

Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Parking time-limited and paying both ends of Suspension Bridge and in nearby roads. Advise "research" before day of walk if you plan to park nearby.

(Parking at N. Somerset end of bridge is £1 per hour by coin or card using MIPERMIT app. i.e. not simply using contactless card).

Advise park on Downs and walk or catch bus 8 or 505 to Christ Church Clifton then walk.

N.B. Walk start point is far end of Suspension Bridge i.e. N. Somerset end. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 56410 73026
Nearest postcode:
BS8 3PD
what3words:
brass.crown.olive
Start time:
10:00 am

North Somerset end of Suspension Bridge by coffee cart, opposite Visitor Centre.

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