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  • Yachting Monthly

    UPPER BRISTOL CHANNEL

    Aug 15, 2019 4 minutes
    Words by Dag Pike

    Spanning the Avon Gorge, the engineering splendour of the Clifton Suspension Bridge never fails to astonish as you cruise beneath it, making Bristol one of the most impressive English harbours. It is a shame then that many sailors seem to be put off from visiting by the Bristol Channel’s strong 15-metre tidal range. Although one of the most challenging cruising areas in the country, planning the tides carefully allows you to recoup considerable rewards with Bristol Docks offering a mix of maritime heritage and museums as well as a wide choice of restaurants and pubs. Few harbours have facilities that allow you to moor virtually in the centre of the city.

    Bristol is my home cruising ground and I still get

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