Giant Redwoods – Failand Woods loop from Long Ashton

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Giant Redwoods – Failand Woods loop from Long Ashton

Easy

4.6

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129

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Giant Redwoods – Failand Woods loop from Long Ashton

01:37

5.74km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

143 m

The Greedy Goose

Highlight • Cafe

This cafe is just a couple of hundred yards from the cycle path and offers food and drinks. Handy if you need a first stop leaving Bristol.

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1.58 km

Giant Redwoods

Highlight • Forest

1.59 km

Giant Sequoia Trees

Highlight • Natural Monument

Cool little information stand here with information; did you know this species is the largest living thing on earth? The big ones can be 3 motorway lanes wide! They are …

Tip by

1.99 km

Failand Woods

Highlight • Forest

2.24 km

View of the Severn Estuary

Highlight • River

CLUE: Look for a sign!

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3.36 km

George's Hill Plantation

Forest

5.17 km

View of Long Ashton

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Greedy Goose and Gatcombe Farm Shop at the bottom of the road. Great for a fry up, lunch or coffee etc etc

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5.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.32 km

1.76 km

1.48 km

163 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

1.03 km

727 m

235 m

160 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

March 31, 2024,The Big Trees – Failand Woods loop from Long Ashton

The start of this trail has no parking anywhere nearby. We had to drive to Failand, where there is a car park, and do the same walk but starting the loop half way round!