West Tanpit Wood is a small, quiet woodland in the Forest of Avon located on the banks of picturesque Markham Brook. The circular route shown provides a short walk around the wood - about 1km long. The main track leading from the small car parking area to the south bridge is wide but mostly unsurfaced. The path on the west side of the stream between the two bridges is narrower and uneven in places but easy to follow. A new woodchip path has been created through the trees between the main track and the north bridge.

Getting There

West Tanpit Wood is in North Somerset, 4 miles west of Bristol. Turn down the clearly named ‘Sandy Lane' from the sharp bend in the A369 at Abbots Leigh and follow this narrow road for one mile to reach a small car parking area at the woodland entrance.

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.