Festival Way Cycle Path
This largely traffic free route runs along National Cycle Route 33 from Bristol to Nailsea.
You start off in the centre of Bristol and soon pick up a lovely riverside path along the River Avon. Soon after you enter the splendid Ashton Court Park where you will find 850 acres of woodland, grassland and deer park. The route is so named because of the use of the Ashton Court Estate for various festivals such as a Kite Festival and a Balloon Festival. In the park there are two very good mountain bike trails. There is a blue (moderate) grade route with small rock steps, rollers (bumps) and berms (banked corners). There's also a more difficult red graded route for experienced mountain bikers.
After leaving the park you continue you through the village of Long Ashton before heading into Nailsea on Blackwell Bow.
The pretty Tyntesfield House is not far from this final section of the route and worth a short detour if you have time.
Festival Way Ordnance Survey Map 
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Festival Way Open Street Map 
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Festival Way OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Festival Way Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Pubs/Cafes
You could enjoy a pit stop at The Angel Inn in Long Ashton. The late 15th century pub has a cosy interior with large fires for colder days. Outside there's a marquee which is illuminated with stunning fairy lights. They serve good quality food and a good selection of drinks. You can find the pub at postcode BS41 9LT for your sat navs. The inn is Dog Friendly.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Ashton Gate, Bristol
Approaching the New Cut in Bristol
Trail view from Ashton Bridge
Ashton Court Mansion. Ashton Court Estate was acquired by Bristol City Council in 1959, but the place has a long history. There is clear evidence of the ridged strips of Saxon fields, but with the coming of William the Conqueror the area was transferred into Norman ownership. In 1392 Thomas de Lyons was granted a licence to enclose his lands and make a park, the foundation of the modern one.
Path and sign at Flax Bourton.
Tree at a bend in Festival Way, Flax Bourton
Field near Backwell Green
Brook Farm near Backwell