Bristol Woodlands

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Leigh woods contains ancient woodland which makes it a great place to view the leaves changing colour in Autumn. Continuing down to Paradise Bottom, the mix of exotic trees with native species gives for an interesting walk.

How to get there:

Bristol is the nearest town or village.

Via M5 junction 19, follow the A369 towards Bristol. Leigh Woods is signed off this road after you have passed through Abbots Leigh.

OS Grid Reference: ST553741

Start your visit from:

Paradise Bottom

Ashton Hill
West Tanpit Wood
Fifty Acre Wood
Overscourt Wood

View of the Avon Gorge from Leigh Woods

Facilities:

Parking

Easy Access

Activities:

Walking

Picnic

Contact:

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

What's of interest

These Woods lie within the Forest of Avon. Leigh Woods and West Tanpit Woods are also partly owned and managed by the National Trust.

What else is here

In Bristol Woodlands there is also
wild woods

Useful sites

Forest of Avon

Find out more

What's the Forestry Commission doing about sustainable forestry or biodiversity? Try these links to find out.
Search our publications database for more indepth information, or look at Forest Research.

Follow the Forest Code at all times.

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