Avon Gorge

Bristol, England

About Avon Gorge

This 2.5 km (1.5 mi) long limestone gorge is on the River Avon in Bristol. Running from south to north, it forms the boundary between North Somerset and Bristol.

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Avon Gorge has a Moderate difficulty level and is Family Friendly.

Things to do near Avon Gorge

Bristol Bike Rental 

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Bristol private walking tour with a local guide

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Bath City Tour & Fly a Hawk Experience - Day Tour from Bath

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Bath Quest: Self Guided City Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt

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30 minutes SOMA Breath Work and Meditation Experience

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Somerset Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK

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Complete Cardiff Doctor Who Walking Tour

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From Cardiff: The Gower - Mumbles, Three Cliffs And Worms Head

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Guided Cycle Tours of Cardiff

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Cardiff City Private Guided Walking Tour

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From Cardiff: Hike The Amazing Six Brecon Beacons Waterfalls

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Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Bays & Castles Day Tour

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Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Cardiff

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Bristol, England
Latitude: 51.455012, Longitude: -2.627702

Activities

Hiking

About Avon Gorge

About Avon Gorge

This 2.5 km (1.5 mi) long limestone gorge is on the River Avon in Bristol. Running from south to north, it forms the boundary between North Somerset and Bristol.

Its steep walls are a haven for wildlife, particularly peregrine falcons, jackdaws, horseshoe bats and rare invertebrates; and rare flora - 27 nationally rare and scarce plants thrive in the gorge’s unique micro-climate, which is on average one degree warmer in temperature than surrounding area. In fact, a 380 acre area is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The Bristol side is used extensively by climbers; there are 750 climbing routes, some extremely challenging. A footpath and National Cycle Network cycle path runs alongside the Portishead Railway and a towpath.