Avonmouth to Clevedon

A 13.7 mile walk, starting in industrial Avonmouth, then crossing the mouth of the River Avon on the M5 motorway bridge. The trail follows the mudflats and salt marsh of Portbury Wharf and its nearby nature reserve, a bit of a contrast to the endless new car storage lots. Parts of the walk have great views over the open estuary, to the distant hills of Wales across the water. We reached Portishead with its vibrant Marina, where we stopped for lunch. The trail then follows a rocky coastline under the cliffs through to the seaside town of Clevedon, and its pier which is known for its elegance.