The Downs, Bristol
By admin on Apr 17, 2010 with Comments 0
The Downs, Bristol. Stoke Road, Bristol BS9
The Downs comprises of Clifton Down and Durdham Down – two large, historic, adjacent grassed green spaces of approximately 400 acres. Although on the edge of the city, the Downs feels like open countryside, with their wide views of the Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, north Somerset, the Severn estuary and across to south Wales. The Downs are one of Bristol’s most historic and popular open spaces, used for sport, big public events, wildlife spotting and healthy exercise by residents throughout Bristol.
The Downs are located to the North West of Bristol, roughly 2 miles from the City Centre, at the top of Whiteladies Road (A4018). If you are travelling from north Bristol, you can access The Downs via Westbury Road. The Downs covers a wide area north of Clifton Suspension Bridge almost to Henleaze and Westbury on Trym. A wide grassy green expanse edged with mature natural woodland and popular residential districts.
The Downs also plays host to a number football pitches, forming part of the Downs League.
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