The Downs

Large green space on the edge of the city with views of the Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods and the Severn Estuary.

Address: The Downs, Stoke Road, Durdham Down, Bristol BS9 1PG

Opening hours: Open at all times

Parking: Available around the area

Parking price: Free

Disabled toilets: Disabled toilets open during daylight hours daily, located adjacent to the water tower (Stoke Road) and on the approach road to the Clifton Suspension Bridge (Clifton Down)

Cafe Retreat has toilet facilities including disabled access nearby

Cafe/Pub/Restaurant: Yes

Attractions: 

• Avon Gorge
• Clifton Observatory (access to observation cave and camera obscura)
• Kite flying – The Downs exposed position makes it particularly suitable for kite flying
• Peregrine Watch (observe this iconic bird from a vantage point on Circular Road)
• Roman road on Durdham Downs
• Trim trail stations
• Walking
• Wildlife