Wapping Wharf & SS Great Britain loop from Bristol Temple Meads
Wapping Wharf & SS Great Britain loop from Bristol Temple Meads
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Wapping Wharf & SS Great Britain loop from Bristol Temple Meads
01:49
7.12km
20m
Hiking
Start your urban hike from Bristol Temple Meads and explore the vibrant harbourside on this easy 4.4-mile (7.1 km) loop. You will gain a gentle 78 feet (24 metres) of elevation, making it a comfortable walk that takes about 1 hour and 49 minutes to complete. The route guides you…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Includes movable bridges
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After 993 m for 59 m
After 1.56 km for 28 m
After 3.72 km for 47 m
After 5.63 km for 54 m
After 6.08 km for 59 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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1.26 km
Statue of William III, Queen Square
Highlight • Monument
Nestled amongst Bristol's Harbourside and Old City areas, Queen Square is …
Tip by
1.82 km
Wapping Wharf and Bristol Harbourside
Highlight • Rest Area
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2.42 km
SS Great Britain
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
3.88 km
Junction Lock, Bristol Floating Harbour
Highlight • River
Tip by
5.66 km
Pero's Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
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7.12 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.58 km
2.44 km
734 m
266 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.32 km
1.68 km
1.65 km
433 m
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Monday 18 May
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10°C
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Trail Reviews
A gentle loop around the harbour, pram friendly with plenty of opportunities to stop for a coffee and for little ones to watch the boats/ ducks, walk and play around if the temperature allows. Starting point (postcode or What Three Words reference): by the fountains Cascade Steps in the city centre Getting there: public transport, driving (inside the clean air zone), bike Parking: paid for parking in wrapping wharf or queen square (can find the rates on parkopedia) Walk type: baby-carrying, pushchair, toddler Length (distance and approx. time): just under 6km (3 and some miles), 2/2.5 hours approx Terrain (what’s the ground like?): pram friendly and flat, paved the all way Refreshments: coffee opportunities along the route, plenty of benches for snacks Toilets: toilets available half way Baby changing: as above Dogs welcome: yes