Leigh Woods

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A very popular wood on the outskirts of Bristol consisting of mixed broadleaves and open coppice areas. There are views over the Avon gorge from parts of Leigh Woods. Accessed via an avenue of copper beech trees, planted to commemorate the Queen's Coronation in 1953, the medium sized carpark is the ideal place for starting off on a walk in these woods. There are a number of picnic tables here and 3 forest trails that leave from this point.

The variety of woods, glades and wide sunny paths encourage a richness of wildlife and special plants including Bristol rock cress and Bristol onion.

Stokeleigh Camp,an Iron Age hill-fort, was built around 300BC. Finds of Neolithic arrow-heads and axe-heads show that hunting existed here long before the Iron Age. Some of these arrow-heads are on display at the Ashton Court Visitor Centre.

Downloadable a pdf leaflet of Leigh Woods. The National Trust own part of the Woodland.

How to get there:

Leigh Woods is in Bristol Woodlands.

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

Bristol is the nearest town or village.

OS Grid Reference: ST553741
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Other places to go in Bristol Woodlands

User Comments

Are dogs allowed in the woods? Or is it not recommended due t the mountain biking

Anonymous, 1/Feb/2012

1 Star
What a terrible experience walking in Leigh Woods, it should really be renamed Bikers Wood. Nearly knocked over several times and one small dog was nearly killed. The Bikers are the most inconsiderate peole around. The paths and drives are simple nothing but mud. I shall not be going back

John, 30/Jan/2012

2 Stars
Walked here every week for the last 4 years. Unfortunately now too many mountain bikers crossing the path at speed to feel safe with the family. Whoever designed the new trail is obviously not a fan of pedestrians - only a matter of time before there is a serious accident. Lack of signage/awareness for less regular users. Sadly time for me to find a safer venue..