THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Turn Bristol into a playable map with a one-day self-guided treasure hunt and quiz. Use the app to unlock hidden spots, solve clues and pick a self-paced route through the city’s docks, hills and street-art corners.
Turn Bristol into a playable map with a one-day self-guided treasure hunt and quiz. Use the app to unlock hidden spots, solve clues and pick a self-paced route through the city’s docks, hills and street-art corners.
You start at a street corner where seagulls wheel over a canal and the River Avon dares you to follow its bends. A smartphone buzzes, the map unfurls and the city becomes a field game: Georgian terraces, steep lanes that cut the hill like staircases, and a patchwork of parks and industrial docks waiting to be scored.
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Operated by City Break by Cluecation · Bristol, England
You start at a street corner where seagulls wheel over a canal and the River Avon dares you to follow its bends. A smartphone buzzes, the map unfurls and the city becomes a field game: Georgian terraces, steep lanes that cut the hill like staircases, and a patchwork of parks and industrial docks waiting to be scored.
Bristol’s story—maritime trade, shipbuilding, and radical arts—shows up in plaque-lined alleys and converted warehouse museums. Geology matters here: the Avon gorge carves a natural divide between Clifton’s limestone bluffs and the flatter old port, so you’ll swap cobbles for asphalt and climb short, sharp hills around Brandon Hill and Clifton Downs. Culture is audible: street art, independent cafés, and the echo of ship horns on the water.
The Big Explore app offers 100+ pins, quizzes and treasure-hunt clues across the city with a 1-day pass (recommended playtime about four hours, self-paced). Typical routes range from 3–8 km on foot depending on which clusters you choose; elevation is minimal overall but expect some steep sections. Pavement and cobblestones demand sturdy shoes; prams are usable on main routes but some alleys and steps are unsuitable.
Practical play tips: start early to avoid peak tourist traffic, top up your phone battery, and pair the digital hunt with public transport if you spread points across neighbourhoods. Bring water, wear layers for coastal winds, and treat the game as a flexible city ramble—scoring points is fun, but the real reward is noticing places you’d otherwise pass by.
easy.
4 hours (self-paced).
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect several kilometers of walking and a few short climbs
Yes—the experience runs through the designated smartphone app; log in with your ticket to access pins and challenges.
Yes—one device ticket allows group sharing so multiple people can play together on the same device.
Main routes are largely stroller and service-animal friendly, but some alleys and viewpoints include steps or narrow passages.
The booking allows free cancellation up to 24 hours prior; the self-guided format means you can also adjust your route or pause and return when conditions improve.
Bristol’s port grew on the River Avon; its docks and warehouses chart a shift from shipbuilding and trade to creative industries and independent commerce.
Respect local neighborhoods and private spaces while playing; stick to marked paths and avoid trampling green spaces—many urban biodiversity pockets depend on considerate visitors.
City Break by Cluecation operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You start at a street corner where seagulls wheel over a canal and the River Avon dares you to follow its bends. A smartphone buzzes, the map unfurls and the city becomes a field game: Georgian terraces, steep lanes that cut the hill like staircases, and a patchwork of parks and industrial docks waiting to be scored.
You start at a street corner where seagulls wheel over a canal and the River Avon dares you to follow its bends. A smartphone buzzes, the map unfurls and the city becomes a field game: Georgian terraces, steep lanes that cut the hill like staircases, and a patchwork of parks and industrial docks waiting to be scored.
Bristol’s story—maritime trade, shipbuilding, and radical arts—shows up in plaque-lined alleys and converted warehouse museums. Geology matters here: the Avon gorge carves a natural divide between Clifton’s limestone bluffs and the flatter old port, so you’ll swap cobbles for asphalt and climb short, sharp hills around Brandon Hill and Clifton Downs. Culture is audible: street art, independent cafés, and the echo of ship horns on the water.
The Big Explore app offers 100+ pins, quizzes and treasure-hunt clues across the city with a 1-day pass (recommended playtime about four hours, self-paced). Typical routes range from 3–8 km on foot depending on which clusters you choose; elevation is minimal overall but expect some steep sections. Pavement and cobblestones demand sturdy shoes; prams are usable on main routes but some alleys and steps are unsuitable.
Practical play tips: start early to avoid peak tourist traffic, top up your phone battery, and pair the digital hunt with public transport if you spread points across neighbourhoods. Bring water, wear layers for coastal winds, and treat the game as a flexible city ramble—scoring points is fun, but the real reward is noticing places you’d otherwise pass by.