Bristol from the Bridge - geology & history walk

The walk:

On this journey, we will walk up through the layers of its geological past and connect the rocks beneath our feet to the history of Bristol. Starting at the Clifton Suspension Bridge, we take in fabulous views of the Avon Gorge and the Bridge and learn about the geological foundations of the city. The route continues down to Hotwells, the Docks and back up through Clifton, where we will discover the links between the geology and the city's human history, through its stories, architecture and industry.

Details:

Start and Finish: Clifton Suspension Bridge

Walking distance: 1.5 miles

Duration: 2 hours

Accessibility: steep paths and steps

Maximum of 15 participants

If the ticket price isn't within your means, a small number of reduced fare tickets are available on request. We're keen to include everyone, so do get in touch at stepsinstone@gmail.com.

Steps in Stone runs regular geology and history walks in the city of Bristol. This tour will provide a deep time perspective, revealing how millennia of human involvement with the local landscape and geology have shaped the city.

These walks are open to the public and require no prior knowledge of the city or geology.

For more information, visit the Steps in Stone website.