The Leigh Woods Loop

Abbots Leigh, Bristol

1hr 5m / 2.4km

A circular, nature-filled jaunt around Bristol’s Leigh Woods. Stunning views of the Avon Gorge, an Iron Age Fort & an abundance of nature.

Download the free app to get all the steps for this walk.

Walk preview

Step 1: Welcome to this walk around Leigh Woods. It’s a steady loop around the woods, full of nature, wildlife & history.

Step 2: There are a number of designated pathways around the woods. For this route we will be mainly following the purple path.

Step 3: You can walk from the city centre to Leigh Woods crossing the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Or you can take the X3 or X4 bus towards Portishead. There is also pay & display parking here too.

Download the free app to get all the steps for this walk.

Sea Walls to Sea Mills library
Stoke Bishop, Bristol
- 45 minutes / 4.2km
- 5
A walk from Sea Walls to Sea Mills library avoiding main roads using back paths and open spaces. Catch some wildlife.
Bristol Ring Section 5
Clifton, Bristol
- 2 hours / 6km
- 99
Enjoy Avon Gorge views then stroll across Clifton and Durdham Downs and through quiet streets to Horfield Common. Bus routes at either end.
Clifton Village Shop Hopping
Clifton, Bristol
- 50 minutes / 1.2km
- 43
After a visit to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, take a stroll around Clifton Village to explore local boutiques, shops & restaurants.
Over & under the Suspension Bridge
Clifton, Bristol
- 1 hour / 3.8km
- 137
A circular walk of the Suspension Bridge. The route uses public highways & footpaths. It can be steep & muddy. Includes local history facts.
Sea Mills train to Westbury-on-Trym
Stoke Bishop, Bristol
- 45 minutes / 4km
- 4
Sea Mills station (near Roman remains) to medieval Westbury-on-Trym via historic Stoke Lodge avoiding main roads.
Sea Mills to Clifton Challenge
Sea Mills, Bristol
- 2 hours / 5.6km
- 30
Heading into Bristol by train? Why not take this challenge walk from Sea Mills to Clifton? It can be steep, but it’s a lovely adventure!