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We are the Bristol Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Starting from Portbury, we follow paths, tracks and short stretches of quiet road through fields and woodland  with some good views, particularly from Cadbury Camp.

Hopefully there will still be some autumn colour particularly in the beech woods, but you may not be lucky enough to see an elephant as I did when pre walking.

The morning is longer than the afternoon and so we will have two stops to allow more opportunity for refreshment. Our lunch stop will be in Clapton in Gordano where those who wish can visit the Black Horse.

Sunday, 9 November 2025
Meeting time:
8:30 am
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
460m / 1509ft
Type:
circular

A number of well made stiles in the first part of the walk.

Seasonal hazard of fallen leaves covering loose stones and tree roots so some care needed. At time of pre walk very little mud but persistent rainy weather might change this.

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 57173 74936
Nearest postcode:
BS9 1FG
what3words:
curl.froth.always
Meeting time:
8:30 am

Water Tower on Clifton Down

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 49864 75279
Nearest postcode:
BS20 7TJ
what3words:
soggy.silently.rounds
Start time:
9:00 am

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