The oak was planted in honour of King Edward the seventh.

As you walk down the slope you can see the embankments from the hill fort.

The trees have largely taken over but you can see remnants of the second and third walls.

The site was well-protected by the high walls and must have been an awesome site to would-be invaders.

Later The Promenade, lined by beech trees, became a popular place to be seen - but on horses rather than on foot.

The grand houses on the right-hand side of the road became a fashionable place to live in the 1700s. They would have had amazing views across the gorge to Leigh Woods.

By this time the Downs became a place for recreation rather than a working area.

So without sheep grazing and keeping the grass short, trees and plants flourished and these houses lost their views.

Roe Deer are often sighted in this wooded area. They swim over from Leigh Woods and Ashton Court on the high tide.

There is also urban folklore that says badgers have been seen crossing the suspension bridge - but this may be a side-effect of drinking too much!

You may notice little pathways into the woods. These little known tracks take you down to the Portway.

At the bottom of The Promenade are a couple of oak trees. One, the Coronation Oak, was planted in 1903 to celebrate King Edward the seventh.

There is another oak planted recently to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

Take great care crossing the busy Bridge Valley Road. Head up the hill to Ladies Mile, and take the footpath heading into the woods.

For those in wheelchairs or parents with double buggies please take the alternative route taking the first left into Circular Walk.