Bristol Woodlands

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The Forestry Commission manages a number of small woodlands in the Abbots Leigh and Ashton area of Bristol. The most popular is Leigh Woods where there are waymarked walking trails and views of the Avon Gorge. West Tanpit and Ashton Hill Woods provide other short walks. Paradise Bottom has historic interest and fine displays of bluebells and ramsons in the spring time. Fifty Acre Wood contains part of the Timberland Trail, an off road cycling route.

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

Start your visit from:

Paradise Bottom
Leigh Woods
Ashton Hill
West Tanpit Wood
Fifty Acre Wood
Overscourt Wood

User Comments

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Yes, I also wanted to do this walk but couldn't find any kind of map where I expected yo see it. However, found this link http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/wm-leigh-woods-leaflet.pdf/$FILE/wm-leigh-woods-leaflet.pdf ........(which should really be linked to this page too)