Been there | Tips http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. Bristol - Bath Railway Path http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34179 Along the way there are plenty of idyllic picnic spots and opportunities to cool off in the River Avon. You can also take a ride on a heritage steam train at Bitton, or just enjoy watching it puff past. A couple of decent pubs provide refreshments; it’s worth taking the turning for Saltford and heading to the Jolly Sailor to sit in the garden overlooking Saltford Lock supping a local ale. This can be a destination in itself, located 9 miles from Bristol. Otherwise, continue on to Bath and spend a few hours wandering around this pretty spa town. For those who feel this is quite enough exercise for one day, trains run frequently back to Bristol, taking just 10 minutes.
The path can get busy but never unpleasantly so as it remains at a comfortable three metre width for the duration. There are also no significant hills to contend with, meaning it has all the makings of a fun, free and active day out, suitable for all ages and levels – the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of longer days.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34179 The Apple cider boat http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27992 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27992 The Star and Dove, Totterdown http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19939 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19939 The Star & Dove http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14331
The S&D wins out over the other two though, because of its fantastic food, some of the best I've had in Bristol (better than many mediocre but far more expensive restaurants in town - Riverstation I'm looking at you).

It's not totally gastro though - downstairs is a more traditional pub, though wonky and trendy in that reclaimed-furniture style. And it's right by a big park. Lovely!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14331 Seven Stars Pub in Redcliffe http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12772 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12772 Kings Street http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9694 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9694 Catch the ferry to the Nova Scotia in Hotwells http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8665 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8665 The Windmill http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8652 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8652 Cotham Porter Stores http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8554 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8554 The Bell http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8551 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8551 The Pipe & Slippers http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8479 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8479 The Old Duke http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8292 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8292 The Coronation Tap http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8165 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8165 Hillgrove Porter Stores http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8628 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8628