Bristol Running and Sightseeing Tour

Hi, I'm Wes — a born and bred Bristolian who loves sharing this amazing city with others. I know how easy it is to skip exercise while travelling, so I created this tour to help you stay active and explore Bristol at the same time.
We'll cover more ground than a typical walking tour, taking in key sights and hidden gems at a relaxed running pace. The route is around 5km (3.5 miles) and usually takes between 60 to 90 minutes, with plenty of stops for stories, photos, and a breather.

We’ll kick things off at Queen Square and finish up at the iconic M Shed. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just enjoy a gentle jog, this is a fun, energetic way to see the city through a local’s eyes.

Meeting Point

Queen Square

Queen Square, Bristol BS1, UK

We will meet in the centre of Queen Square, next to the statue of the man on a horse. I will be wearing shorts and a backpack.

What's included:

• Running tour guide

Not included:

• Suncream

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour and 1 hour, 30 minutes

Queen Square

Off Prince Street, Bristol, BS1 4NH

I will briefly tell you the history of this beautiful Georgian square

5 minutes

Pero's Bridge

St Augustine's Reach, Bristol Harbour, Bristol, BS1 5UH

I will briefly tell you the history of this bridge

2 minutes

Millenium Square

Bristol

I will briefly tell you the history of this area of Bristol

2 minutes

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Gas Ferry Road, Great Western Dockyard, Bristol, BS1 6TY

We will see the outside of the ship and I will briefly tell you about its history

Pass by without stopping

Bristol Floating Harbour

3 Hannover Quay, Bristol, BS1 5JE

I will briefly tell you the history of Bristol's floating harbour

3 minutes

Brunel's Swivel Bridge

Bristol

I will briefly tell you the history of this bridge

2 minutes

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Suspension Bridge Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol, BS8 4AP

We will view the bridge from a nice vantage point and I will tell you a bit about its history. Note that we will not actually cross the bridge.

Pass by without stopping

Underfall Yard

Underfall Yard Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG

We run through this historic boat yard and I will explain some of its history

3 minutes

Banksy - Girl with the Pierced Eardrum

Hanover Place, Bristol, BS1 6UT

We will stop and admire this famous artwork

2 minutes

Aardman Animations

The Georgian House, 1 Gas Ferry Rd, Bristol BS1 6UN, UK

I will give some basic information about this world famous animation studio as we run past it

Pass by without stopping