Gravel Climb to Leigh Woods – Leigh Woods loop from Keynsham

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Gravel Climb to Leigh Woods – Leigh Woods loop from Keynsham

Moderate

4.6

(18)

riders

Gravel Climb to Leigh Woods – Leigh Woods loop from Keynsham

03:36

52.8km

490m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

9.64 km

Feeder Canal

Lake

14.4 km

View of Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful view of the suspension bridge

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18.4 km

Gravel Climb to Leigh Woods

Highlight • Forest

Nice double track climb into Leigh woods. Gets boggy in the rain at the bottom

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18.9 km

Leigh Woods Fire Road to Pill Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Take this wide and easy trail to the north from the trailhead to get down to the Pill Path along the River Avon.

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21.0 km

Leigh Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Leigh Woods is a tranquil nature reserve situated next to the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. With a delightful mix of broadleaf woodland, open grassy glades, and much flora and fauna, …

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21.6 km

Ashton Court Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

The central hub at Ashton Court, here you'll find Pedal Progression, a MTB hire shop and coaching business who are responsible for the ace trails here, a cafe with both …

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26.7 km

Fifty Acre Wood

Forest

30.6 km

Quarry Trail Corners, Ashton Court

Highlight • Forest

Really fun on MTB or Gravel bike

Can use the forest road to do easy laps of this descent for good skills training.

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31.0 km

Nova Trail switchbacks, Ashton Court

Highlight • MTB Park

Ashton Court is well worth a visit on mountain bikes or cross bikes. A single track trail snakes around the outside of the estate and suitable for anyone with a …

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35.1 km

Leigh Woods

Nature Reserve

37.2 km

Pill Path and Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Pill Path, a bridleway that runs along the River Avon on the opposite side to the Portway, is a great way to access Leigh Woods from the city or …

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52.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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