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

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.

There is an accessible version of the walk for people with reduced mobility, please find information here.

Details

Start and Finish: Clifton Suspension Bridge

Walking distance: 1.5 miles

Duration: 2 hours

Accessibility: steep paths and steps

Maximum of 15 participants. Suitable for children above 13. Dogs are allowed, if they are happy on the lead and with a stop-start walk.

More details about travel and what to bring on the day will be sent to you in the week before the event.

Poor Weather & Cancellation/Postponing the walk

Steps in Stone aims to offer walks throughout the year. If the weather is too poor for the event to be run safely or enjoyably, we may unfortunately need to cancel the event. We aim to confirm cancellation of an event 24-48 hours in advance.

Steps in Stone

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

The walks are open to all and require no prior knowledge of the city or geology.

For more information, visit the Steps in Stone website.

Description supplied by the event organiser.