The 3 Best Cycle Routes In Bristol

Bristol and Bath Railway Path

This is one of the most popular routes in Bristol for cyclists and walkers alike. It was originally a railway in the 1960s, before Sustrans converted it into a cycle path between 1979 and 1986. In the process, it became the first of Sustrans’ many cycleways.

The Bristol and Bath Railway Path is a point-topoint route and can be ridden in either direction. You can set off in Bristol on the corner of Trinity Street and St. Philips Road, or in Bath from the old railway bridge before Windsor Bridge Road. The riverside path continues into the centre of Bath, so why not carry on and explore this beautiful town if you have the time?

You won’t have to contend with any cars on this route either. It’s entirely traffic-free and lined with lush greenery, so you’ll feel nestled into the countryside. There are some interesting features along the way as well, namely the Staple Hill tunnel and the traditional Bitton train station serving refreshments, cakes and sandwiches.

Bristol to Portishead

Beginning at Queen Square, you ride directly south to the wharf, crossing the small Prince Street bridge before taking a right and cutting through Museum Street to meet the River Avon.

From here, you ride along the River Avon’s banks as it winds down the striking Avon Gorge, past Leigh Woods and underneath the towering Clifton Suspension Bridge. The dirt path is smooth and the sharpest hill is only a 30m incline over 1.5 miles on the approach to Ham Green, so this ride is well suited to cruising.

At the halfway point, you’ll arrive at the quaint boating village of Pill. Here, you can stop for lunch or a quick coffee before pressing onto Portishead.

The last quarter of the journey hops back onto the road, but you’ll still ride along tree-lined lanes between farmland for the most part. Once you reach Portishead, you can continue northwest and finally rest at the shoreline overlooking Wales across the Bristol Channel.

Some might argue that Bristol is best experienced by bicycle – and it’s hard to disagree after watching this documentary from Böikzmöind, a Bristol fixie bike community.

The Bristol Docks Loop consists of nearly three-quarters traffic-free paths, which is quite a feat for a city centre cycle route. At 3 miles, it’s perfect for taking things easy and soaking up the city’s atmosphere. Distance: 3 miles Elevation: 57m You can glide down the banks of the Avon and cut across town to see all it has to offer in no time compared to walking or using public transport. There’s something more romantic about it too.

Starting at Bristol Cathedral, you’ll pass the Bristol central library and then join the path at the wharf for views of the docks and the SS Great Britain. Pass the docks and you’ll join the River Avon and the Chocolate Path will guide you back into town. Central Bristol is full of pubs and cafes if you fancy

a pit stop before finishing off the ride

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Ingredients

350g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing 5 eggs 350g light brown soft sugar 400g self raising flour 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp mixed spice 175g parsnips, grated 200g carrots, grated Zest of 1 orange 75g walnuts, chopped For the frosting: 200g light soft cheese 120g unsalted butter 500g icing sugar For the toping: 1 carrot, grated 1/2 tsp caster sugar Zest of 1 orange 4 walnuts, chopped

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C/fan 140°C/Gas 3 2. Grease 2 x 20cm sandwich tins and line with greaseproof paper 3. In a bowl, beat together the butter, eggs and sugar until doubled in volume 4. Carefully fold in the flour, bicarbonate of soda and spices, followed by the veg, orange zest and walnuts 5. Divide the mixture between the tins 6. Bake for 45-55 mins, or until a skewer in the centre comes out clean 7. Set aside to cool 8. To make the frosting: 9. Mix together the cream cheese and butter 10. Add the icing sugar and mix until cream 11. Spread a layer on top of one of the cakes and place the other cake on top 12. Chill for 20 mins 13. Once set, spread a thin layer of frosting around the outside of the cake and the rest on top 14. To make the topping: 15. Put the grated carrot in a bowl, sprinkle over the caster sugar and mix well 16. Leave to dry on kitchen roll 17. Top the cake with the grated carrot, orange zest

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