Thanks to all who came on the 2026 guided South Bristol Skyline Walk. It was a great day and we received the following feedback:

“Fantastic experience, such a great way to see the city from a different perspective.”

“Visited spots I’ve never seen before or knew existed.”

“A great walk. Good to see parts of Bristol not been to before. Lots of information about history and amazing views.”

“I really enjoyed this walk. I knew very little about his part of Bristol and I’m happy to now know more.”

“The views were amazing and each stop, revealed a different angle of Bristol.”

“Our guides were great company and had so much knowledge to share.”

“Very good. Surprising amount of greenery. Great guides.”

“I enjoyed the walk, especially the local knowledge shared.”

“Perhaps to combat comments on speed, let people know the next stop spot, so speedy people can go ahead.”

“Thank you for creating a super skyline walk.”

At the end of May 26 the Sparke Evans Footbridge reopened after a long period of being closed for repairs. As well as the bridge being in better condition, there is a new more accessible slope to the bridge from Sparke Evans Park. This means that the Long and Short routes are open as shown in the booklet and A4 sheet without diversions.

There is an opportunity to go on a guided Skyline walk – either the long or short version on Saturday 23rd May 2026. It starts at the main entrance of Bristol Temple Meads station at 10.30am. It is free to attend, but you need to book to secure a place.

Visit the Walk Fest website for further details and how to book: https://www.bristolwalkfest.com/event/bristol-south-skyline-walk/?er=WyIyMDI2LTA1LTIzIDEwOjMwOjAwIiwiMjAyNi0wNS0yMyAxNToxNTowMCJd

The long route takes about 4hrs 45 minutes; the the short route around an hour and a half, to two hours.

We are really pleased to announce that the Skyline Walk is featured on this map.

The map itself is a treasure trove of places to visit and things to do in Bristol and the surrounding areas.

Following repairs and maintenance of one side of the Bath Road bridge which started in July 2025 and were completed in December – the short route is now back without diversions. Both the app and the booklet are again correct in this location.

“Amazing so much fascinating history/social political info from guest speakers and
organisers.
I never get to enjoy South Bristol and this has given me more confidence to explore.
Thanks Len, Shaun and Christine!!”

“Absolutely one of the best walks to places I would never have known about. Shaun
and Len were very engaging during the walk”

Since the end of July, the previously closed bridge (Langton Street/Banana) on the long route has reopened; but now until further notice the Bath Road Roundabout bridge on the Short Route further to the east is closed for repairs. Please follow diversion signs or use the long route across the Langton Street/Banana bridge to get to Temple Meads. Not in the same location, but the bridge at Spark Evans Park on the long route which already has a diversion detailed in a previous news post remains closed.

Langton St Bridge near the end of the Skyline Walk, also known as the Banana Bridge because of its shape and colour, has been closed for repairs since May 2024. It is likely to remain closed until May 2025, and possibly longer. The alternative route which is sign-posted uses the Short Route which turns right at the bridge along York Road; and then left over Bath Bridge back to Temple Meads. From 1st September 2024 for 12 weeks, the part of York Road to the right of bridge is also closed for repairs to the riverside wall, but pedestrian access will be maintained.

On Saturday 28th May at 10.30am from the front of Bristol Temple Station there is an opportunity to experience the Skyline walks – both long and short. The walks are guided and all are welcome – for further details and to book a place go to https://www.bristolwalkfest.com/event/bristol-south-skyline-walk-2/?er=WyIyMDIyLTA1LTI4IDEwOjMwOjAwIiwiMjAyMi0wNS0yOCAxNTowMDowMCJd