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Leigh Woods Red Trail


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About Leigh Woods Red Trail

On this trail you will pass through ancient woodland and 20th century plantations.

The woods are species-rich with wide varieties.  The woods consist of mixed broadleaves and open coppice areas. 

Picnic benches are available at the start of the trail from the car park.

How to get there:

Leigh Woods Red 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
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

The Barn, situated off the red trail in Leigh woods

Leigh Woods Facilities.
ParkingEasy Access
Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
red
Length of trail:
1 miles
Approximate time of trail:
1/2 hour
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Forest Of Dean Recreation Ranger

01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

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Travelled quite a way to ride this don't bother keep on going to the Forest of Dean for real mountain biking

Simon, 15/May/2012

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Active woods

What's of interest

In the heart of the woods you can find a sculpture of a Wild Service tree leaf.