Leigh Woods
Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve
Ancient woodland on the west bank of the Avon Gorge, managed by the National Trust, with trails leading to gorge viewpoints and an Iron Age hillfort.
Leigh Woods is a National Nature Reserve on the west bank of the Avon Gorge, managed by the National Trust. Oak, yew and the rare Bristol whitebeam grow on its limestone slopes. Several marked trails (about 1 to 5 km) lead to cliff edges overlooking the Suspension Bridge and the river, and you can also see the remains of the Iron Age Stokeleigh Camp hillfort. Mountain bike trails are also available. Entry is free, with a small car park. You can reach it on foot from the western end of the Suspension Bridge, and it's suited to a light half-day hike. After rain the paths get muddy, so wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Clifton Observatory & Giant's Cave
- Ashton Court Estate
- Clifton Village
- Cabot Tower & Brandon Hill
- Brunel's SS Great Britain
- Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
- Wills Memorial Building