Henleaze Lake,
Lake Road,
Henleaze,
Bristol BS10 5HG
The Travel West website has a useful journey planner, which also gives an indication of how long a journey will take on foot, bicycle or bus
https://journeyplanner.travelwest.info/explore
It takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to walk a mile. Further helpful information on walking can be found at:
Walking app - Walks Near Me — Go Jauntly
The lake is near to local cycle routes and the national cycle network routes.
Better by Bike has some useful webpages:
The route planner is particularly useful for new cyclists, as it determines the safest route for your journey avoiding busy road and junction. You can also use Google diections but the rotes suggested are more direct and not so cycling friendly.
There are multiple cycle stands at the lake. If you have any punctures there is a repair kit and pump in the superintendents’ hut.
The nearest cycle shop for repairs, parts and cycles is Bikes 4 You at 188 Henleaze Road, Bristol · 0117 962 1365
There are a number of electric hire schemes in Bristol that can help you navigate Bristol’s hills with minimum effort!
If you or your family need to build confidence cycling in the city, buy an inexpensive bike or learn how to maintain your bike, the following local organisations can help:
4.4 Electric Scooters
The nearest electric scooter pick up/drop off station is at the bottom of Henleaze Road (opposite the roundabout at the entrance to Lake Road). It is two minutes’ walk from the Lake entrance. Further information can be found about renting electric scooters at:
How to Voi - Your adventure starts with the Voi app (voiscooters.com)
The lake is well connected to a variety of bus route:
First Bus
Stagecoach
Website Links:
First Bus App, buy tickets and plan journeys
Planner | Travelwest Journey Planner
As services and timetables can change check online for latest info at the links above
|
Route Number |
Closest Bus Stop
|
Approximate Walking Distance from Lake |
Serving |
|
2 |
Lake Road Stop (Southmead Road) |
Under 2 minutes |
Cribbs Causeway to Stockwood |
|
2a |
Lake Road Stop (Southmead Road) |
Under 2 minutes |
Brentry to Stockwood |
|
76 |
Wilton Close Stop (Doncaster Road) |
Under 10 minutes |
Henbury to Hartcliffe |
|
1 |
Southfield Road Stop (Eastfield Road) |
Under 15 minutes |
Cribbs Causeway to Broomhill |
|
10 |
Lake Road Stop (Southmead Road) |
Under 2 minutes |
Severn Beach to Bristol Parkway/Thornbury |
|
11 |
Lake Road Stop (Southmead Road) |
Under 2 minutes |
Avonmouth to Aztec West |
|
13 |
Waterdale Gardens Stop (Wellington Hill West) |
Under 2 minutes |
Broadmead to Shirehampton (via Bishopston) |
If you have to visit by car please park considerately and also consider parking away from the roads immediately surrounding the lake and walking a short distance particularly where there are wider roads or more on street parking available.
Members with mobility issues can reserve a parking space in the Lake grounds by calling the Lake (0117 962 0696 – during swimming hours only) before they drive to the Lake.
Accessible travel options in Bristol: Visit Bristol
If you can arrange a car share with friends and family when visiting the lake please do so.
Bristol Automated Daily & Hourly Car & Van Hire | Enterprise Car Club
The nearest charging point is in Southmead Hospital.
New charging points are being installed across the city. Find out more at Electric vehicle parking - bristol.gov.uk and Bristol charging points - electric car charge points Bristol (zap-map.com)