Linear walk from Bristol Downs to Floating Harbour

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Overview

Linear walk from Downs Cafe through Stoke Bishop and Sneyd Park, back across the Downs, and on to Clifton Village and Cliftonwood, finishing at the Harbour. Buses 1,2, 3, and 4 from College Green back to the Downs.

Saturday, 3 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Muddy in places. Refreshments and toilets at beginning and end of walk.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 57082 75017
Nearest postcode:: BS9 1FG
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Starting Point: Downs Cafe, Stoke Road, Durdham Down, BS9 1FG. OS Map 154, Grid Reference ST 5775

Finishing point

Grid reference:: ST 58533 72701
Nearest postcode:: BS1 5TX
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Estimated finish time:: 1:15 pm

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