Bristol SixPack
Discover and enjoy six rewarding scenic routes amidst Bristol.
The Summer Challenge is open
The deadline to complete the routes and submit evidence for the Summer challenge is the 30th September 2024
What is it?
We’ve created six beautiful and bespoke routes of varying distances.
Walk, jog or run. It’s up to you. Choose any route, at any time and in any order!
How Does it Work?
We provide you with bespoke turn-by-turn audio instructions as well as precise locations for the start and parking, ensuring safe and seamlessly smooth route navigation and outdoor discovery.
What Do I Need?
You will need a smartphone and these two apps: RunGo and what3words
You will also need a link to the SixPack location group which will be sent in your participant pack following your registration.
What Do I Get?
You will receive the following on signing up:
- Six bespoke routes crafted by runners for runners
- Access to each route, all with carefully customised turn-by-turn navigation
- Access to an Interactive Leaderboard
- Informative and easy-to-use instructions
On completion of all six routes you will receive a bespoke SixPack medal. Choose from either the original SixPack Metal Medal or the Summer Challenge Wooden Medal.
The Routes
TrailBlaiser 6K
Blaise Castle Estate
The glorious parkland estate that is Blaise Castle offers up some early woodland wonder, delivering a running high in all senses. The “low” point of the route is even more stunning as you wind your way through the Hazel Brook Gorge amidst truly sumptuous scenery that will help motivate you up the steady climb to the finish.
Avon Calling 7K
Hanham Mills
Largely flat, this serene and tranquil route has woodland and riverside competing for your attention. It’s hard to believe that the city hubbub is just a few miles away from your glorious Hanham Mills base. The route returns along the beautiful riverside path, go with the flow and enjoy total river relaxation.
Running on Time 6K
Warmley Forest
This urban escape is full of railway heritage. Departing from the old Warmley Station, you head along a nineteenth century horse-drawn tramway known as The Dramway (local name for the Avon and Gloucestershire Railway). Before long you will be whisked along the Bristol and Bath Railway Path and past the old Mangotsfield station. The old rail routes have now been largely resurfaced, allowing you to run with rhythm as you cut through the landscape.
Snuff Said 5K
Snuff Mills
The tranquillity and natural surroundings of the steeply wooded banks of the River Frome provide the soundtrack as you are led past an original mill and along a stunning, flat and meandering opening section. You return along a slightly undulating route through the Oldbury Park Estate. A lovely gem of a route and one not to be sniffed at for sure!
Follow the Yellow Brick Road 10k
Eastville Park
This, the longest of the SixPack Challenge routes, incorporates and links Eastville and Stoke Parks. Numerous bite-sized chunks of trail, river and woodland are embedded within this varied route found close to the city centre. As you follow the ‘yellowish’ surfaced path through Stoke Park you will realise that the route is not always flat. But your reward, especially on a clear day, will be extended city panoramas from atop the Stoke Park Estate
Gorgeous 8k
Leigh Woods
Leigh Woods is situated on the edge of the Avon Gorge. This route takes you along lovely, enchanting woodland trails that lead down to a stunning riverside ramble. Here, you can admire the remarkable Clifton Suspension Bridge and dramatic gorge cliffs. What goes down, must come back up, but majestic trees and canopied trails will bear witness to your efforts. Gorgeous indeed.
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