I posted about Cabot Tower in a previous post about our Bristol visit.  When there is a high point to try, it is likely I will head up there.  Nancy is less enthusiastic about this sort of thing than me so I left her below and headed up.  There is a narrow stone spiral staircase to get to the upper levels and I was rather glad that it wasn’t a busy day because the stairs would not be ideal to pass on.  It would work but it was better to not have to!

The view from the top was great.  You are already high when up on the hill but the extra 30m gives you a great view of the city in all directions.  You can see the various buildings within the city center, you have a great view over the harbour area, and you can see the stadium further out as well as the Ashton estate.  The stadium is Ashton Gate which is the home of Bristol City football club but from my perspective is more importantly the home ground for Bristol Bears rugby team.  Since Nancy was waiting below, I didn’t hang around too long up the tower but I did take in the views.  Shame it wasn’t a slightly nicer day but at least we got down and back to the car before the rain started.