Blaise Castle – Penpole Point Sundial loop from Shirehampton

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Blaise Castle – Penpole Point Sundial loop from Shirehampton

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Blaise Castle – Penpole Point Sundial loop from Shirehampton

02:37

9.68km

130m

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: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.11 km

Blaise Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Blaise Museum is housed within a 19th-century mansion. Inside, you can observe a social history collection and discover everyday objects from times gone by, including model trains, dolls, toys, period …

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4.30 km

The Blaise Inn

Highlight • Pub

After a run in the Blaise Castle Estate, a visit to the Blaise Inn is highly recommended. This charming pub serves excellent food for that all important refuel. There's also the option of the beer garden. Cheers!

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4.39 km

Henbury Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Fun little bridge followed by a tunnel to get to Henbury parish church

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4.63 km

Blaise Castle Cycle Path

Highlight • Castle

5.26 km

Blaise Castle

Highlight • Castle

Blaise Castle is an 18th-century folly nestled within 650 acres (263 ha) of glorious parkland and woodland. There are lots of trails to explore the area and some spectacular viewpoints. …

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5.97 km

Kings Weston Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The wooded ridgeline of Kings Weston Hill is a delightfully serene place for a walk. A footpath runs right along it, revealing the occasional wide-ranging view across western Bristol. From …

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7.61 km

Kings Weston House

Highlight • Historical Site

Kings Weston House is a stately home nestled within parkland near Bristol. The house was built between 1712-1719 and is Grade I-listed. From the front of the house, you are …

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8.63 km

Penpole Point Sundial

Highlight • Monument

Penpole Point is a stone sundial standing at 67m on the western end of the hill. It marks the end of the Kings Weston estate.
There used to be great …

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9.68 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.17 km

2.25 km

1.10 km

935 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

2.99 km

2.00 km

392 m

377 m

178 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

July 29, 2023,Blaise Castle and Lawrence Weston Moor — Bristol hikes

In fact I used the road to walk back to Blaise about 3/4 of a mile. Next time I will loop back from Kings Weston to Blaise.

December 12, 2024,Kings Weston House to Blaise Castle Estate loop (carrier)

Description: A there and back or loop walk from Kings Weston House to Blaise Castle Estate via the hill, will decide on the day with the conditions.

Starting point (postcode or What Three Words reference): Kings Weston House car park

Getting there: driving, public transport (buses running from the centre), cycle if you fancy a bit of uphill.