FRIENDS OF THE DOWNS AND AVON GORGE
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Getting here
By bicycle -There are cycle racks at Seawalls, outside the Downs’ Changing Rooms on Stoke Road and by the Zoo’s main entrance.
By bus – A variety of First Bus and Wessex services run across and around the edge of the Downs.  Visit www.traveline.info for details.
For open top bus tours, which include the Downs, visit www.citysightseeingbristol.co.uk
By train - The nearest station is Clifton Down Station, 10 minutes walk from the Downs. Alternatively, Bristol Temple Meads is the nearest main station. The number 8 bus service runs from outside of the station with various stops along the edge of the Downs.  For further information contact National Rail enquiries on 03457 484950, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or visit www.traveline.info.
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  • Home
  • Events
    • calendar
  • Newsletters
  • How to Join
    • Contact Us
  • Out and About
    • Natural World >
      • The Richard Bland Memorial Blog >
        • Richard's potted history of the Downs
        • Richard's A-Z of the Downs
        • Richard's Trees of the Downs
        • Richard's tree spices of the Downs
        • Richard's Downs diary
      • Meadows
      • Trees
      • Birds of the Downs
      • Peregrines
      • Rare plants
      • Butterflies
      • Goats in the Gully
    • History >
      • Areas of Interest >
        • Bristol Zoo Gardens
        • University of Bristol Botanic Garden
        • Seawalls views, wildlife and geology of the Avon Gorge
        • Clifton Suspension Bridge
        • Dark Sky Discovery Site
        • Sport, especially football, on the Downs
        • Water Tower
      • Victorian Steps
      • The Roman Road
      • The Dumps
      • Ventilation Towers
      • The Observatory
      • Clifton Camp
      • The Tramway
      • Mere stones
      • The oldest war memorial
      • Proctor’s Fountain
    • Amenities >
      • The Downs Cafe
      • Children’s Playground
      • Barbecue Area
      • Ice cream vans
      • Toilets
  • How to Get Here
  • words and pictures
    • pictures
    • news and views
  • Links
    • Associated Information