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Blaise Castle – Lover's Leap Viewpoint loop from University of Bristol

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Blaise Castle – Lover's Leap Viewpoint loop from University of Bristol

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Blaise Castle – Lover's Leap Viewpoint loop from University of Bristol

00:46

6.40km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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After 230 m for 71 m

After 6.11 km for 71 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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196 m

Blaise Castle Estate Entrance

Highlight • Castle

lovely grounds for a rest

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3.09 km

Legend has it that Henbury Gorge was created by a giant named Goram in a bid to win the affections of a beautiful woman named Avona. The story goes that he failed to match the efforts of his brother Vincent, who created the grander Avon Gorge, thus winning the beauty's heart.

However, Henbury Gorge is a gloriously picturesque landscape in its own right. A tranquil stream, Hazel Brook, flows through its wooded heart and limestone outcrops rise high on either side. Its rough trails are superb fun for trail runners, while road runners can follow the main tarmacked path that undulates through the gorge.

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4.50 km

Blaise Castle

Highlight • Castle

Blaise Castle is an 18th-century folly nestled within 650 acres (263 ha) of glorious parkland and woodland. There are lots of trails to explore the area and some spectacular viewpoints. Admission is free. There is parking, as well as a cafe and facilities.

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4.53 km

Lover's Leap Viewpoint

Highlight • Gorge

An excellent viewpoint above Henbury Gorge, Lover's Leap can be found immediately south of the 18th-century folly. On the opposite side of the gorge, you can make out the limestone outcrop of Goram's Chair, while beyond you can see towards the River Avon.

The downhill section between here and the main path down into the gorge from the park is extremely fun to run.

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6.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.76 km

1.18 km

758 m

339 m

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

1.45 km

1.26 km

246 m

194 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

20°C

12°C

21 %

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Blaise Castle – Lover's Leap Viewpoint loop from University of Bristol

Blaise Castle Estate Entrance

Henbury Gorge

Blaise Castle

Lover's Leap Viewpoint

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