Bristol — Filton

Brifil two
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By conoroneilluk on 18 Jun 2021

Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

71m

Descent

17m

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Description

A scenic route from Bristol to Filton, starting along the river Frome, and then using the Concorde Way shared cycle path to have a mostly-off-road walk to Filton.
The only width restriction is a motorcycle gate on the footbridge over the railway in Filton, but this has been bypassed by the locals so should be OK for a wheelchair.
Note too that this route passes fairly close to Bristol Temple Meads and to Filton Abbey Wood railway stations

A scenic route from Bristol to Filton, starting along the river Frome, and then using the Concorde Way shared cycle path to have a mostly-off-road walk to Filton.
The only width restriction is a motorcycle gate on the footbridge over the railway in Filton, but this has been bypassed by the locals so should be OK for a wheelchair.
Note too that this route passes fairly close to Bristol Temple Meads and to Filton Abbey Wood railway stations

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This route has been reviewed by 8 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 8

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (6) Maybe (2)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 12

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Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Maybe present Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 70.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 45.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 25.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 5.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Very clear (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Maybe present Standard wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Standard mobility scooter (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Standard pram (1)
Present at time of survey Off-road rugged pram (1)
Maybe present Standard wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Standard mobility scooter (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

1.0% of the route is on roads (1)

89.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

100.0% of the route is paved (1)

0.2% of the route is muddy (1)

0.2% of the route is over rough ground (1)

0.2% of the route is through long grass (1)

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1X August 2023 by Brian
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Bristol
Grid Ref ST5894073546
Lat / Lon 51.45939° / -2.59239°
Easting / Northing 358,940E / 173,546N
What3Words dollar.perky.study
Filton
Grid Ref ST6028979160
Lat / Lon 51.50996° / -2.57360°
Easting / Northing 360,289E / 179,160N
What3Words ideas.tall.supper

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reviews

Jenny S

28 Jan 2024 Winter
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The Concord Way between Constable Road and Bennington Way is closed off while development work goes on.

Brian

30 Jul 2023 Summer
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As a non local, I undertook this route together with the Bradley Stoke to Filton, then Filton to Bristol. It was unlike any of the other Slow Ways taken, in that it is totally urban. The previous reviews regarding diversions still apply ( as at July 23 )
Interestingly, the cycle track from Bonnington Walk to Constable Rd is not shown as a public footpath, the adjacent Wordsworth Rd is fine. The second diversion from Station Rd, involved a reasonably steep ascent up to Ashley Down Rd, and a very steep descent down to Mina Rd, where it rejoins the official route. St Werburgs is interesting.

Ros p

11 Jul 2023 Summer
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Concorde Way shut in March 2023 and is expected to be closed due around a year. As a result c15% of the route can’t be walked. An alternative route on Ashley Down Road was found.

The route is mostly through built up areas and easy to follow.

Ros p

11 Jul 2023 Summer
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Since March 2023 the Concorde Way cycle path has been closed (it is expected to be closed for at least a year).

As a result about 10% of the route can’t be walked and a diversion around Ashley Down Road had to be made.

The route itself is very accessible for wheels and on footpaths so very little mud.

  • AngusG

    AngusG

    03 Nov 2023

    The current diversion north of St Werburghs goes along Boiling Wells Lane. The section SW of Muller Road is probably impossible for wheelchairs - quite a lot of cyclists find it far too steep.

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Tim Ryan

05 Apr 2023 Spring
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At the time I walked this route from Filton to Bristol two sections of the Concorde Way were temporarily closed for works. Both of these were on the shared pedestrian-cycle route alongside the route of railway track. I found it relatively easy to use paved road options to the west side of the route, which run in the same north-south direction as the plotted route. I found the route easy to follow and safe. '.

Hilary Cooling

12 May 2022 Spring
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Most of route is way narked Concorde way. However, traffic free section between Lockleaze Road and Bonington walk currently closed.

Mockymock

31 Oct 2021 Autumn
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I did this route on my bike so this review is from the point of view of a cyclist only.

In the main it is a decent, direct and enjoyable ride. The only part I didn't like much was going through Broadmead, which is busy with shoppers, and buses and taxis pulling in and out etc but the traffic is slow and it does connect directly to the Frome Valley cycleway. However as it is one way only along The Horsefair it is only good for going east from Bristol to Filton. Coming into Bristol it would be necessary to use Broadweir and Newgate (south of Broadmead and along the north side of Castle Park) and to turn North down Union Street to rejoin the route at the big roundabout by the bus station.

And also to note for the time being - not sure how long for - the section of cycleway between Constable Road and Bonnington walk in Lockleaze is closed while houses are being built adjacent to it, so there is a diversion up a neighbouring road which makes it a less pleasurable (but still direct) ride here.

Conoroneilluk

18 Jun 2021 Spring
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A mostly off-road route.

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Distance

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Ascent

111 m

Descent

49 m

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