City of Bristol Day Walk

A leisurely, relaxed day walk, taking in many sights and views of the city, with a pub lunch stop. This event is ideal for new members to see what Outdoor Lads is like, without committing too much effort and time whilst meeting some local members and find out what else is happening in the area.

Starting at the beating heart of the city we will explore the waterfront and floating harbour, passing the old ships including Brunel's SS Great Britain, the route then takes us out of the city for a spot of greenery as we venture up along the banks of the river Avon, and then up into the Leigh Woods nature reserve before crossing onto Clifton Suspension Bridge (Opportunity to look in the free museum). After crossing the Avon we will walk a little higher to get the photo opportunity of the bridge and the chance to look in the old observatory with it's camera obscurer, or down many steps to view the cavities in the cliff face (adm charge). 

This vantage point is a great place to take our lunch break and afterwards the leader will suggest a pub for a social drink. 

The route finishes by coming back into the city on the other side of the floating harbour, and passing the various civic buildings.

This event will be followed by the Bristol Autumn Social 

Photos Andy Martin