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National Trust - Leigh Woods
Moderate

National Trust - Leigh Woods

Bristol, Bristol ·

Quick answer

Leigh Woods is a National Trust and Forestry England woodland on the Avon Gorge near Bristol, with several miles of waymarked trails through ancient woodland. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. Terrain is mostly moderate with some steep, muddy sections near the gorge edge.

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Distance

3 miles

Moderate

Difficulty

🐾

Off-lead

No

🚧

Stiles

None

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Parking

Available

About this walk

Ancient woodland on the west side of the Avon Gorge, close to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, jointly managed by the National Trust and Forestry England. An extensive network of surfaced and unsurfaced paths winds through veteran trees, with some steep, muddy sections nearer the gorge. Dogs must stay on a lead throughout, and a dog waste bin is provided at the North Road entrance.

Terrain

Woodland/ForestMoorland/Heath

🅿️ Parking

No National Trust car park; Forestry England operates a pay-and-display car park at the North Road entrance.

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