Road to River – Bristol Circular 2022


Fundraising target – £200
Bike: 64km
An individual challenge with the route taking you from our Start/Finish Harbourside base at Pooles Wharf, heading North through the City and out to the rural countryside of South Gloucestershire, before heading East past the energy stop, taking in some great climbs before heading South back in to the outskirts of Bristol and to the River Avon.
Walk/Run: 5km
After a quick refreshment stop at the transition, you will then venture off-road on foot though the woodland and eventually finding yourself next to the river heading back towards the City dodging the muddy puddles. Take in some great countryside views from the inner parts of Bristol while walking/jogging to the final stage.
Canoe: 5km
With the land bit done and dusted, it’s time to transition onto the water and into the team element of the challenge. Under the guidance of our qualified instructors, you’ll canoe (with a partner) down the Feeder Canal and into Bristol Floating Harbour, taking in the sights from the waterways and eventually making it to the City Centre and back to our Start/Finish point at Pooles Wharf.

Fundraising target – £200
Bike: 30km
An individual challenge with the route taking you from our Start/Finish Harbourside base at Pooles Wharf, heading South West and out of the City and into the rural countryside of North Somerset. Head through Chew Valley East past the energy stop, taking in some steady climbs as you then head past one of our Community Youth Clubs and down to the River Avon.
Walk/Run: 5km
After a quick refreshment stop at the transition, you will then venture off-road on foot though the woodland and eventually finding yourself next to the river heading back towards the City dodging the muddy puddles. Take in some great countryside views from the inner parts of Bristol while walking/jogging to the final stage.
Canoe: 5km
With the land bit done and dusted, it’s time to transition onto the water and into the team element of the challenge. Under the guidance of our qualified instructors, you’ll canoe (with a partner) down the Feeder Canal and into Bristol Floating Harbour, taking in the sights from the waterways and eventually making it to the City Centre and back to our Start/Finish point at Pooles Wharf.
How your support will make a difference
Here in Bristol, Young Bristol continues to respond at the frontline with great initiatives to keep young people engaged, inspired, empower and active.
- £70 pays for one young person on our Outdoor Employment Programme to gain a qualification
- £120 pays for 12 children to spend a day canoeing
- £240 pays for 2 evenings of Youth Work for 50 young people
Download our information packs
It was fantastic to experience the benefits that young people get when they are taken out on the harbourside, trying a new experience and enjoying the views and nature within our city… it was a great reminder of the value of Young Bristol’s work.” Jamie, Road to River – Bristol Circular 2020 Endurance Event
How to enter
Entries are limited to ages 18+. Places will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
