Clifton Heights: Avon Gorge & The Suspension Bridge.
Ascend from grand Georgian crescents to the breathtaking edge of the Avon Gorge and Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s world-famous Suspension Bridge.
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Before you set off
- Starting point
- Royal York Crescent, Clifton
- Terrain
- Paved walkways · steady uphill climb to the clifftop
- Accessibility
- Paved pavements, park pathways and step-free bridge promenade across the Avon Gorge.
- Good to know
- All ages · photography & scenic views
Free · outdoor viewpoint & architectural trail
Staying safe on the trail
- Keep your head up: Stay aware of your surroundings, traffic, and pedestrians while walking. Step into a safe, stationary pavement spot before checking your screen.
- Roads and waterways: Use designated pedestrian crossings and keep children supervised near roads, canal towpaths, and tramlines.
- Weather & terrain: Check local daylight hours and weather before setting out. Wear sensible footwear suited to cobbles, stone pavements, and inclines.
- Respect the space: Stay on public rights of way. Never climb walls, scale statues, or trespass onto private land to solve a puzzle.
Your adventure, under wraps.
Solve each mystery to unloc the next destination. Only your start and finish are shown before you set off.
- Start · Royal York Crescent, CliftonElevated stone promenade terrace with ramped pavement approach and iron railings.
- 2 secret stopsRevealed one at a time as you solve.
- Finish · The Clifton Arcade (Boyce’s Avenue)Paved pedestrian street with level entrance into the ground-floor arcade hall.