Dogs on leads are welcome, if they're happy to sit with the group and be still for periods at a time.

Is this a family friendly event?

This walk is aimed at adults, but children who have an interest in nature, geology and history will get a lot from it to. I leave it to parents' to decide if they think the length/content of the event will be suitable for their child.

Friday, 16 May

Bristol from the Bridge | BRISTOL WALK FEST 2025

Two hour geology and history tour of from the Suspension Bridge, exploring how Bristol's rocky history shows up in the City.

By Steps in Stone

Select date and time

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:30 - 16:30 GMT+1

Location

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Clifton Suspension Bridge Bristol BS8 3PA United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

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

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 all and require no prior knowledge of the city or geology.

For more information, visit the Steps in Stone website.

Organised by

Steps in Stone

Steps in Stone runs walks in the Bristol area that reveal the role of geology in our landscapes, histories and architecture.

We explore the incredible journey this land has been on since the beginning of time, delving deep into our imagination with a sense of awe.

We offer meditative walks in beautiful, wild parts of the city and its environs and facilitate connection with the wonderful world around us.