Exploring Bristol: Gorge and Bridge

We climbed Cabot Tower this morning — all the way up the spiral staircase to the top. The views over Bristol were worth it, autumn colours in the trees below and the city spread out in every direction, even with the grey sky doing its best to flatten everything. Greg and Sarah made it look easy. Hazel had her walking poles for the park after, which was probably the smarter call given how damp the paths were. Good morning out.

Clifton Observatory gave us a cracking view down into the Avon Gorge — the river was that muddy brown colour it gets after rain, and there was just enough mist on the far hills to make everything feel properly autumnal. The suspension bridge was the obvious highlight from up there, stretching across the gorge with cars trundling over it. We could also see the wet road running along the base of the cliff far below. Good spot to take it all in before heading back into Bristol for dinner with Andy and Cheralyn later that evening.