Clifton Wood Bristol Map

About Clifton Wood

Clifton Wood, a district of Bristol, offers a unique character to those who wander its hilly streets. It lies 1.0 km west of Bristol (from Bristol: bearing 270°T, OS grid ST 573 728). The steep inclines of Clifton Wood lend a certain drama to the everyday, with houses clinging to slopes like determined climbers, their colourful facades catching the soft Bristol light. From its vantage points, one can glimpse the distant sweep of the Avon Gorge, a breath of wildness even within this established suburban setting. The air here often carries the murmur of conversation from its many cafés and the faint scent of sea salt, hinting at Bristol's maritime past, a gentle reminder of the wider world that once sailed past its shores. Clifton Wood’s distinctive architecture, a mix of Victorian grandeur and more modest dwellings, reflects its evolving story, a continuous unfolding rather than a static monument.

About This Clifton Wood Map Page

Explore Clifton Wood, Bristol, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.453089, -2.614898. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.