Active Travel

ACTIVE TRAVEL

An awareness of travelling actively is integral to Clifton High School’s overriding sustainability concept.

Safe Travel

Travelling to School safely and responsibly is a priority at Clifton High School, as well as being an important part of our Sustainability Programme. Whether pupils walk, cycle, travel by car or public transport, safety is always our paramount concern.

For this reason, pupils arriving by car are respectfully asked that parents do not park or drop off on the yellow zig-zag lines around the School gates or on double yellow lines. If these areas are blocked, even temporarily, then visibility for other pupils crossing roads and arriving at School can be seriously impaired and could lead to accidents. We would also remind parents to be respectful of our neighbours and not block any driveways or garages.

Walking

We encourage all pupils and staff to explore active ways to travel to School. The map below shows the five-minute walking zones from Clifton High School.

Cycling

For those wishing to cycle, bikes can be secured in the bicycle shelters on the School site. We also offer free bike maintenance services, provided by Dr Bike, as well as bike security marking, in conjunction with Bristol City Council. Bikeability training is also available during some School holidays, at both Level 2 and Level 3.

Public Transport

First Bus run regular services from surrounding areas, including Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze, stopping at Clifton Down, which is a 15-minute walk from the School. More information on routes and timetables can be found here.

Stagecoach buses also service the local area. Information on routes and all timetables can be found here.

Bakers Dolphin also operate our School Coaches. More information can be found here or by calling 01934 415000.

Future Initiatives

We regularly run an Active Travel Initiative, to which we have received good responses and valuable information from parents. We are currently investigating some ideas as to how we can help pupils travel in a more active and sustainable way. Read our Active Travel Initiative FAQs here.

Big Walk and Wheel

In support of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust and Schwalbe's Big Walk and Wheel initiative, we encourage pupils, staff, and parents to create videos of their active travel to School.

Click on the maps below to see active journeys from Clifton Suspension Bridge, Whiteladies Road, Clifton Down Station and even Chepstow!