Bristol Ring Walk
Go Jauntly and Bristol City Council launch the Bristol ring. A new 33 mile circular walking route around the city.
New route connects Bristol’s green spaces, nature reserves and iconic landmarks across six accessible sections. Available for free on the Go Jauntly app
Walking app Go Jauntly, in partnership with Bristol City Council, has today launched the Bristol Ring. It’s a brand new 33 mile circular walking route around the city, available free on the Go Jauntly app.
The Bristol Ring links green corridors, leafy parks, urban watersides and some of Bristol’s most iconic views across six carefully designed sections. Every section of the ring is accessible via public transport, making the route available to as wide an audience as possible. A collection of shorter and step-free alternative walks is also available for those who need a more accessible option.
The route was designed by Go Jauntly and Bristol City Council, with route review support from the local Ramblers.
Highlights include: Troopers Hill Nature Reserve, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Nightingale Valley, Ashton Court Estate, Stoke Park Estate and the River Frome at Snuff Mills.
The Bristol Ring is something we’ve been working towards for a while. It’s a proper ring route around a major UK city, taking in the breadth of Bristol’s incredible green and blue spaces. We wanted to create something that felt genuinely exciting for both local walkers and visitors, and something that showed just how connected and walkable Bristol really is. “Hana Sutch, CEO and co-founder of Go Jauntly.”
Walkers can explore the route section by section using the free Go Jauntly app, or take on the Bristol Ring Challenge by signing up to tick off all six sections and earn a badge for each one completed.
The Bristol Ring is available now on the free Go Jauntly app for iOS and Android.
Go Jauntly website information
Explore the Bristol Ring with Hana from Go Jauntly.
Section 1
- Full route and further information
Distance: 12.1 km
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Starting from Bristol Temple Meads Station, Section 1 takes you along the Bristol and Bath Railway Path, this section loops through local nature reserves including Magpie Bottom.
Stroll along a tranquil section of the River Avon, finishing with great views and history on Troopers Hill.
Section 2
- Full route and further information
Distance: 8.6 km
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Explore a plethora of hidden nature gems from under the tree canopy in Crews Hole Woodland where this section starts.
Walk along the River Avon before crossing over Bristol’s main waterway to visit the nature havens of St Anne’s Wood, Nightingale Valley and the Whitchurch Railway Path.
Section 3
- Full route and further information
Distance: 7.7 km
Duration: 3 hours
From Briery Leaze and the community orchard head through the site of the old Whitchurch Airport in Hengrove Park before climbing up to the nature haven of Hengrove Mounds.
Explore the nature-filled corridors Crox Bottom and Manor Valley Woods to top off this southern stretch of the ring.
Section 4
- Full route and further information
Distance: 7.6 km
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
The hilliest, most rural and view-filled section starts across fields with views to Bristol’s skyline. After heading through farmland section 4 meets the manicured gardens and woods of the Ashton Court Estate.
Your final steps will take you over the Clifton Suspension Bridge and onto Clifton Down with amazing views down to Avon Gorge.
Section 5
- Full route and further information
Distance: 6 km
Duration: 2 hours
The shortest section starts with spectacular views across the Avon Gorge where you could spot rock climbers, peregrine falcons and views to the Bristol Channel.
Stroll across Clifton and Durdham Downs to enjoy the expanse of sky and the trees that line the paths of the green space. Continue through quiet streets to the fragmented parts of Horfield Common and the lovely community cafe. There’s even an option for the sauna here if you fancy!
Section 6
- Full route and further information
Distance: 11.1 km
Duration: 4 hours 20 minutes
The final section is packed with views as you travel across Purdown with views of to the city skyline before winding through the Stoke Park Estate.
It follows a tranquil section of the River Frome at Snuff Mills and through Eastville Park before heading back to the centre along the Bristol and Bath Railway Path.
