The Downs (Durdham Down & Clifton Down)
Bristol, Bristol ·
Quick answer
The Downs is a large open grassland area in Bristol combining Durdham Down and Clifton Down above the Avon Gorge; it is a well-used off-lead dog walking site, though no site-specific council dog policy is published, so Bristol's general Dog Control PSPO rules apply.
Distance
4.5 miles
Difficulty
Off-lead
Yes
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
About this walk
Bristol's largest area of open green space, combining Durdham Down and Clifton Down into over 400 acres of rolling grassland above the dramatic Avon Gorge, with views to Clifton Suspension Bridge. A hugely popular, open, mostly flat dog-walking spot right on the doorstep of Clifton, criss-crossed by paths and free of traffic within the site.
Terrain
🅿️ Parking
No dedicated car park; on-street parking around the perimeter (Ladies Mile, Stoke Road) is available, subject to Bristol's general parking rules.
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