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Clifton Suspension Bridge – Pill Path Along the Avon Gorge loop from Clifton Down

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Clifton Suspension Bridge – Pill Path Along the Avon Gorge loop from Clifton Down

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622

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Clifton Suspension Bridge – Pill Path Along the Avon Gorge loop from Clifton Down

01:40

14.6km

270m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.10 km

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spanning the spectacular Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of Bristol's most iconic landmarks. The bridge has been a toll bridge since it opened in 1864, connecting Clifton to Leigh Woods. The bridge was designed by William Henry Barlow and John Hawkshaw, based on earlier drawings by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

The bridge costs £1 for vehicles. Cyclists can ride across fo free.

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5.77 km

Wild Garlic Woodland

Highlight • Forest

7.25 km

Miles Dock

Lake

8.16 km

Picnic Bench With View of the River

Highlight • Rest Area

Makes a great stop point on a run or walk through the woods. Don't leave your rubbish!

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9.17 km

Pill Path Along the Avon Gorge

Highlight • River

Popular with walkers, cyclists and runners, the Pill Path follows the Avon from the city out to the village of Pill, near where the river empties into the Severn Estuary. The running is great fun on a gently undulating trail. There are superb views of Clifton Suspension Bridge and the cliffs of the Avon Gorge.

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10.9 km

Nightingale Valley Downhill Trail

Highlight • Forest

This is a super fun downhill section that takes you from the North Road entrance to Leigh Woods down to the Pill Path. The descent is gradual to begin with and becomes increasingly steep beyond a set of steps. The way the path weaves and undulates makes it a pleasure to run. Of course, it also makes for a great challenge when running back up.

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14.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.83 km

3.55 km

3.29 km

1.96 km

1.13 km

834 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.27 km

2.59 km

2.19 km

1.94 km

1.26 km

375 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

21°C

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Comments

December 18, 2024,Leigh Woods Trail Fun

Met some friends for a trail run before work. It was such a windy morning that riding a bike would have been no fun, this way we still got out and enjoyed the forest before all heading to work!

Plus, I got to cross off a square on my komoot Winter Bingo card. ❄️

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Clifton Suspension Bridge – Pill Path Along the Avon Gorge loop from Clifton Down

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Wild Garlic Woodland

Picnic Bench With View of the River

Pill Path Along the Avon Gorge

Nightingale Valley Downhill Trail

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