On Bristol's doorstep, Leigh Woods offers wonderful views of the Avon Gorge, woodland sculptures and rare trees. The rare Wild Service Tree can be found here as well as the Bristol Whitebeam, found only in the Avon Gorge.

Leigh Woods is largely a broadleaved ancient woodland with somes areas of conifers. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Site of Nature Conservation Interest and a National Nature Reserve. It is owned and managed by the Forestry Commission and The National Trust, 180 hectares (440 acres).

There is a timber framed barn, recently constructed from local wood not far from the Forestry Commission car park. The barn was built five years ago, using techniques unchanged since medieval times, by local volunteers.

Access

There is a good network of hard surfaced paths suitable for wheelchairs and prams, some slopes, a car park and picnic benches.

How to get there...

You can get to Leigh Woods from the A369, Portishead to Bristol Road.

Leaflet & Map

To print off the map shown below, right-click on the map and select Print.

A full colour leaflet and map is available from the Forest of Avon. Please contact us on 0117 953 2141 or at info@forestofavon.org.uk and we will be happy to send one to you.

The Countryside Code

Please follow the The Countryside Code when visiting the site and help respect, protect and enjoy our countryside and public open space.