Walking and Rambling in Bristol
Overview
If you're planning on staying at YHA Bristol, why not download a free map and get out exploring?
All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area at your own pace.
Old City
Easy route (PDF, 1MB)
1.4 miles, takes 30m - 1h
City Docks
Easy route (PDF, 1.4MB)
3.3 miles, takes 1h 15m - 2h
Clifton Suspension Bridge
A pleasant route through docks, river gorge, woodland, city streets and parks
Moderate route (PDF, 1.2MB)
8.4 miles, takes 3h 30m - 5h 45m
All our walking routes are tried and tested to help you explore this beautiful part of England. To assist with route selection and planning, you’ll also find a description of the hazards and facilities, accessibility information and points of interest on the maps
What makes it special
- Explore the local area at your own pace
- Tried and tested walking routes with detailed instructions
- Points of interest highlighted along the way
Useful guides
Want to understand more about our maps or develop your walking skills? Here are some useful guides we have created to help you to prepare for your chosen walk
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Watersports in Bristol
This lovely area is great for water sports, so whatever mode of water transport takes your fancy, take the plunge and enjoy some fun on, or in, the water!
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Banksy's Graffiti Walking Tour
A guided tour of some of Bristol's world famous street art, painted by the infamous Banksy. The tour runs all year round so ask at the hostel reception for more details.
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St Nicholas indoor markets
St Nicholas indoor market is one of the city's best kept secrets. As well as great places to eat, there are loads of independent retailers selling books, clothes, art and music.
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Bristol Aquarium
Explore the wonders of the underwater world at Bristol Aquarium with thousands of natural creatures to view in over 40 naturally themed displays.
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At-Bristol
With over 300 hands-on exhibits to explore, live shows and a planetarium, this is one of the most exciting interactive science centres in the country.
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M Shed
From its tragedies to triumphs to the extraordinary lives of ordinary people, Bristol has incredible stories to tell and you'll find plenty of them here. M Shed is a museum all about Bristol.
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SS Great Britain
The SS Great Britain is dubbed the ship that changed the world! Discover the world's first great luxury liner, right here in Bristol. A treat for nautical lovers of all ages.
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Undercover Rock
Learn the thrills and challenges of this exciting sport. Undercover Rock provides everything from indoor taster sessions to major rock climbing adventures.
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Cycling in Bristol
Get out and about on your bike and enjoy the landscape. Whether it's town or countryside you want to explore, you can ride as far as your legs will allow you.
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The Museum of East Asian Art
One of the most unique art collections in the UK housing ceramics, jades and bronzes from China, Korea and Japan.
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Fashion Museum
If you love fashion, you will love this world class collection of contemporary and historical dress.
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Jane Austen Centre
The exhibition tells the story of Jane Austen's Bath experience and the effect that living here had on her and her writing.
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Theatre Royal
Brimming with history, the Theatre Royal is one of the oldest theatres in Britain offering entertainment all year round.
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Bath Thermal Spa
Enjoy a spa experience in Britain's only natural thermal waters as the Celts and Romans did over 2000 years ago.
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The Makery
The Makery runs a wide range of hen party activities, from garter making to life drawing, hosted from their beautiful Georgian building in the centre of the city.
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The Roman Baths
Visit one of the finest thermal spas of the ancient world here in Bath. The bathing complex still flows with natural hot water.
