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Walks in the Bristol and Bath area
Bristol
Nature Walk
Starting at the Clifton Suspension Bridge, this walk explores the nature and history around the Avon Gorge and Downs areas - 2 miles
Frome Valley Walkway - Snuff Mills Walk
Riverside walk through gorge beneath estate land. 'This is fantastic waking and enjoyable all year round, with leafy rainforest-like effects in summer and moody mists in winter. I really feel like I have been somewhere way out of town, despite this walk being so close and accessible to central Bristol' - 1 hour
More Bristol walks coming soon ...
Bath
Why not Walk?
A series of short stimulating walks in Bath’s parks, open spaces and city centre from 0.5 to 1.5 miles
Thermae Bath Spa and City Centre Walk (part of the Why not Walk? series)
Places of interest to see on this walk include The Cross Bath, Theatre Royal, Queen Square, Royal Victoria Park, and the Royal Crescent. The walk finishes by winding through small shopping lanes back towards the Abbey, Roman Baths and Pump Rooms and the Tourist Information office. Pushchair and wheelchair friendly - 1.5 miles
Pensford Wildlife Walk (part of the Why not Walk? series)
Circular wildlife walk rich in local heritage. Starts in pretty village, passes through Culvery Wood and under a very impressive disused viaduct. Lovely river with lots of wildlife interest. 'Many of the hedgerows are hundreds of years old. ‘Hoopers Hedgerow Rule’ states that if you count the number of tree and shrub species in a hedge and multiply by 100 you can estimate the age of the hedge.' 1.5 miles (can be extended to 5 miles by taking further footpaths).
Easy Going Accessible Walks in Bath and North East Somerset
2 walks for wheelchair users, for people with prams, for everyone - from 0.5 miles.
Further links and information
Bristol City Council - Walking in Bristol
Pirate Walks - 2 hour guided walking tour of Bristol's historic harbourside.
Bristol Literary Trail - explore Bristol's cultural link with the Romantic poets Southey, Coleridge and Wordsworth.
River Avon Trail - short walks + 5 circular walks from the River Avon trail.
Frome Valley Walkway - places to visit and walk in the Frome Valley.
Forest of Avon Walks - walks of varying distances take you into some of the best areas of countryside and woodland within the forest.
Guided walks and tours in Bristol and Bath - including Ghost Walks of Bath.
Bristol dockland circular walk - 3.5 miles.
Travel info for walkers in Bath.
