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Path through Stoke Park towards Purdown BT Tower

Path through Stoke Park towards Purdown BT Tower. Photographed 2024; appearance may have changed.Photo: Anthony Vosper · CC BY-SA 2.0

Local walk

Stoke Park & Purdown Loop

Bristol · BS16 1BX

An open, hilly walk across Stoke Park and Purdown with wide grassland, woodland edges and views across Bristol.

At a glance

Plan the route

Distance

4.5 km

Typical time

1 hr 20 min

Route

Circular

Difficulty

Moderate

Terrain

Grassland, hills, tracks and woodland edges.

Lead and off-lead guidance

Popular with dog walkers. Off-lead walking may be suitable in open areas for dogs with reliable recall; follow local signs and use leads around livestock or wildlife.

Hazards and road sections

Hilly and exposed in places; can become muddy and there are paths close to the M32.

Practical details

Before you set off

Water

No

Bins

Yes

Toilets

No

Parking

Limited local/street parking around access points; check restrictions.

Public transport

Good bus links around Lockleaze, Stapleton and Frenchay.

Accessibility

Main tracks are relatively open but the route is hilly and can be muddy.