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The Downs
Bristol MMB S0 The Downs.jpg
Type public open space
Location Bristol, England
Area 412 acres (1.7 km2)
Status open all year
The Downs, Bristol is located in Bristol
The Downs, Bristol
Location in Bristol

The Downs are an area of public open limestone downland in Bristol, England. They consist of Durdham Down to the north and east and Clifton Down to the south, separated by Stoke Road.

Durdham Down

Main page: Durdham Down

Durdham Down is the part of the Downs northeast of Stoke Road, extending to Westbury Park and Henleaze. It is owned by Bristol City Council for the benefit of the people of Bristol.

Clifton Down

Main page: Clifton Down

Clifton Down is the part of the Downs southwest of Stoke Road, between Sneyd Park and Clifton and extending to the edge of the Avon Gorge. It is owned by the Society of Merchant Venturers.

Gallery

  • Clifton Down - The Observatory (750px)

    The Observatory on Clifton Down gives a dramatic view of the Avon Gorge

  • Bristol cd 041004 kites

    Kites on the Downs in early autumn

  • Bristol, Avon Gorge from Clifton Down

    The Avon Gorge from the Downs

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