Walking Bristol - City Walks

A stunning series of walks developed by Bristol Group Ramblers. The central walks are a great way to discover the city and it's history.

Each walk is packed with interesting sights, information, stories and is illustrated with lovely modern and historic pictures.

Central & West Bristol Walks:

Walk 1 - Plaques of Central Bristol (Download pdf 1.0mb)

Walk 1 - A short, steep walk, taking in the 'blue plaques' and history around the centre. Up St Micheals Hill and the Christmas Steps, many of the older and parts of the city are on show. Ideal for visitors.

Walk 2 - Sculpture Trail (Download pdf 1.0mb)

A fantastic walk giving a fascinating tour of some 30 public statues and sculptures, many of them hidden from public gaze. The walk starts on the City Centre through Queen Square to Castle Park, along the harbour to Millennium Square and on to College Green returning to the City Centre. 

Walk 3 - Brunel's footsteps (Download pdf 1.1mb)

This City Centre Walk explores some of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's engineering projects in Bristol from 1829 to 1850, following a linear route from Temple Meads to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, including the docks and the cross harbour ferry to the SS Great Britain. Ideal for visitors.

Walk 4 -Clifton's Squares (Download pdf 0.9mb)

This walk covers the squares of Hotwells, Clifton and Central Bristol, referring to the major and minor celebrities who have lived in them.

Walk 5 - Bedminster and Southville (Download pdf 0.8mb)

Whilst traditionally outside the city boundary, this 'city within a city' is well worth exploring.

Walk 6 - South Bristol Parks (Download pdf 1.3mb)

A bit longer than the other walks, this is a circular walk covering 6 parks, taking up to 6 hours to complete. It is all on a hard surface with one lengthy climb and one flight of steps.