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Leigh Woods Purple Trail
 

The trail goes to the edge of Stokeleigh Camp, an iron age hill fort, and there are sculptures along the way.On this trail you will pass through ancient woodland and go through the parish wall into the remnants of wood pasture. The route is on mainly level paths.

How to get there:

Leigh Woods Purple Trail can be started from Leigh Woods in Bristol Woodlands. Bristol is the nearest town or village.

From the M5 take junction 19 and follow the A369 towards Bristol. After passing through Abbots Leigh you will find the site signposted on the left hand side

OS Grid Reference: ST553741

Walkers using the Leigh Woods purple trail

Leigh Woods Facilities.
ParkingEasy Access
Grade of trail:
Sensible footwareEasy
Trail waymarking:
purple
Length of trail:
one and a half miles
Approximate time of trail:
45 minutes
Open or closed:
open


Active woods

What's of interest
There is a programme of guided walks and occassional events in Leigh Woods. Come on a guided walk and discover much more.


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