A pleasant route through docks, river gorge, woodland, city streets and parks.
Distance: 8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent: 197 metres
Route grade: 32 (equivalent to Moderate)
Time to allow: From 3h 30m to 5h 45m
Starting point: YHA Bristol 
Grid reference: ST 585 724
What3Words: ///retain.drain.glad
End point: Circular, to YHA Bristol
Region: South West of England
Type of walk: City, Riverside, Woodland
Trails and Ways: Monarch’s Way, River Avon Trail
Wheelchair accessible: No 
Pushchair accessible: Off-road pushchair 
Stile free: Yes 
Seats on route: Yes 
Toilets: Yes 
Touch free: No 
Food and Drink: Cafe/s, City, Pub/s, Shop/s This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (155) Bristol and Bath
