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Paradise Bottom – Clifton Observatory loop from Bristol

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Paradise Bottom – Clifton Observatory loop from Bristol

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Paradise Bottom – Clifton Observatory loop from Bristol

03:41

13.6km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.07 km

Brunel's Other Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Another innovative bridge by the brilliant engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

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5.73 km

View of the River Avon

Highlight • Trail

It's a dead end path but lovely view of the Avon from the Grotto - a little shelter

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6.34 km

Paradise Bottom

Highlight • River

Arrive at the bottom for midday on a sunny day to get the glorious sunshine on the pool. Great stream wading for children on the other side of the path.

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10.3 km

Stokeleigh Camp Iron Age Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Stokeleigh Camp in Leigh woods is an Iron Age promontory fort. If they had kept the trees clear, there would be strategic views and steeps terrain down over the river …

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12.1 km

Viewpoint

12.7 km

Clifton Observatory

Highlight • Cave

With a café and a great view over the bridge, the observatory also hosts the entrance to a tunnel leading to the cave below.

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12.9 km

Public toilets at Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Rest Area

Public Loos. Free

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13.0 km

Clifton, Bristol

Highlight • Settlement

Clifton is an affluent and picturesque suburb of Bristol, known for its elegant Georgian and Victorian architecture, independent shops, and stunning views from its position atop the Avon Gorge.

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13.1 km

View of the River Avon

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Avon is a tidal river all the way inland to Netham Lock in Bristol. Below the lock, the river is directly influenced by the tides of the Bristol Channel and the Severn Estuary.

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.14 km

4.94 km

1.61 km

1.02 km

850 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

2.27 km

2.13 km

2.01 km

757 m

575 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

11°C

49 %

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Paradise Bottom – Clifton Observatory loop from Bristol

Brunel's Other Bridge

View of the River Avon

Paradise Bottom

Stokeleigh Camp Iron Age Fort

Clifton Observatory

Public toilets at Clifton Suspension Bridge

Clifton, Bristol

View of the River Avon

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