Avon Riversides 2100 Monthly Walkabout - Hotwells to Spike Island

Join the Avon Riversides 2100 Monthly Walkabout!

Join the Avon Riversides 2100 project team for a short walk from Hotwells to Spike Island (including Entrance Lock), one of the locations set to benefit from improved flood defences. Learn about what is planned and tell us what you would like the riverside to be like in the future.

Meeting point: We will meet at the Cumberland Piazza - Hotwell Rd, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4UB - see yellow dot on map below. We will finish at the west end of the Chocolate Path - see green dot on map below.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start of the walk to allow time for introductions, orientation and a safety briefing.

The walk will begin with a brief overview of the project and the specific stretch of the river.

Further information about this walk:

• Distance: Approximately 0.5 miles
• Walk type: A to B
• Expected duration: Roughly 1 hour
• Route and surface conditions: The route contains uneven surfaces, narrow sections elevation changes, shared-use paths and areas requiring moderate physical effort. There are numerous road crossings and single file may be required in some sections. Surface types include gravel, timber boardwalks, historic paving and uneven tarmac.
• Seating provision: Participants will need to be able to walk at a slow, easy pace and stand for the duration of the walk. Please bring mobility aids and/or portable seating, if required. There are limited resting points along the route.
• Facilities: Please note there are no toilet facilities available on the route.
• Parking and transport: The nearest bus stop to Cumberland Piazza is 'Merchants Road' which serves the 9, 41, 505, U2, X1, X1a, X4, X6, X6a, X9, X14 buses. 'Cumberland Basin' bus stop serves the M2 bus. Paid parking is available at Brunel Lock Car Park and Charles Place Car Park. Accessible parking provision is limited; there is a single accessible parking bay at Cumberland Piazza and another single accessible bay located by the Grain Barge.
• Other environmental factors: There are a number of roads intersecting this area. Entrance Lock is part of the working Harbour. Care should be taken in this area with moving vehicles and harbour operations.

If you are running late on the day or require further assistance, please call: 07760682260

Please let us know if you are no longer able to take part by cancelling through Eventbrite or emailing us at avonriversides@bristol.gov.uk

For further information about Avon Riversides 2100, visit our website: www.avonriversides.co.uk