We met local historian and author Julian Lea-Jones who told
us some fascinating details of this well researched ride.
An intriguing short tour of Bristol's best known suburbs,
known for their wealth of history (and the wealth of their residents!) We
experienced from atop our bicycles the sights, sounds (and smells) of the area.
We stopped regularly to take a look at fascinating architecture including
an old country mansion and its chapel, some rare species of plant (including a
painted tree) and of course some well known and not so well known feats of
Victorian engineering.
We got the big hill out of the way early (walking with bike
obligatory) before heading over the Downs and around to the Village for a cup
of tea. Then it was back to Redland Station, but not before taking in a few
more delights.
See pdf attachment below for Julian Lea-Jones' notes on
places seen or mentioned during the tour.
NB: these notes are for personal use only, not for commercial
publication.
Discover_Bristol_history_Bike__Ride_Redland_Westbury_Pk__H.pdf