20:55 | Thu, 17 May 2012
Walking Bristol - North & East
As well as the city walks, there a series of equally lovely walks for the south and eastern parts of the city.
Walk 1 - Gas Lamps and Cut Throats (Download pdf 1.3mb)
A circular walk from St Werburgh's to Stapleton and back, taking in some of the areas of the areas past and living history. Complemented by Narroways Nature Reserve, Purdown Panoramic views and some gaslight thrown on the darker side of St Werburgh's and Stapleton's murky past.
Walk 2 - Durdham Down (Download pdf 1.2mb)
This walk starts from Sea Mills Railway Station, follows a series of footpaths along the River Trym, climbs up to Durdham Down along little used paths and returns along a footpath by the River Avon.
The walk can also start at The Water Tower on Durdham Downs.
Walk 3 - Royate Hill (Download pdf 1.0mb)
Two urban cemeteries (open on weekdays between 9:00am and 7:00pm from February to October, from 9:00am to 4:30pm for the rest of the year), an elegant park, ancient hedged paths, a hummocky hill and a panoramic view of South Bristol enhance this walk.
Walk 4 - Montpelier to Purdown (Download pdf 1.1mb)
This walk commences in inner Bristol, but soon leads along urban paths that beckon the rambler into open countryside with fine views of Bristol and distant countryside banishing the experiences of traffic jams and fumes.
Walk 5 - Penpole (Download 1.6mb)
The walk follows a series of footpaths along the River Trym and through the delightful Penpole Wood, Kings Weston Down and Blaise Castle Estate with supurb views over Bristol and Shirehampton. For convenience, the walk is presumed to start at Blaise Castle House.
