Cant visit Bristol without going across the Clifton.Take the walk up to the observatory. Excellent views and good for taking photos
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol
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Clifton Suspension Bridge
Suspension Bridge Road | Clifton, Bristol BS8 4AP, England
0117 974 4664
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Ranked #3 of 111 attractions in Bristol
Type: Bridges, Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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Designed and built in 1836 by a young engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this 702-foot-long, 250-foot-high suspension bridge gracefully spans the Avon...
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Designed and built in 1836 by a young engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this 702-foot-long, 250-foot-high suspension bridge gracefully spans the Avon Gorge between Clifton and Leigh Woods.
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Walked to the bridge from my hotel, and walked across and back, taking in the views, taking lots of photos, then went upto the top of the cliff beside it where there were many people just lounging on benches or on the grass. Beautiful views from above! I took so many pictures that the missus got annoyed =/ Then walked...
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Carmarthen, United Kingdom
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Driven under it - great views on top of it - don't jump off it! No inclanation to drive on it as you will surely miss out. Great walk and area of Clifton village a worthy visit!
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Newcastle, Australia
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Having an engineering background, it was marvelous to walk across this bridge and think about the people who designed and built it. It "felt" impressive, because you could actually see and touch the huge pieces of iron/steel. Oh, and great views of the deep valley below as a bonus.
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Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
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A tribute to Victorian engineering. Well worth a visit if you have a head for heights! Visitor centre available.
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Boston, MA
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We could see the graceful span of this suspension bridge long before we could figure out how to get to it. When we did approach, the guards let us park just before the bridge so that we could walk onto the bridge and look down the valley. We enjoyed this quick peek.
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norwich
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What a sight - the gorge is wonderful, and pedestrians cross for free. Just wander across, and admire both the gorge and the engineering. The small museum on the far side is also most informative. But the BEST view of the bridge is from the heights of the nearby observatory, so don#'t miss this, and take your camera!
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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If its the engineering, the history or just the views, you have to visit CSB! As an aside I was behind Carol Vorderman at the toll on the bridge when the machine stole her money, she had to get out her Jag and put in another 50p, poor woman! Thats a 5/5 experience in anyone's book.
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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I lived in Bristol for a year and loved visiting the Bridge. The views are beautiful and if you manage to go during the Balloon Festival even better!
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Only drove over it - next time it'll be a walk, Marvelous views. Be advised that this a toll bridge.
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