Leigh Woods, the Clifton Suspension Bridge & Observatory loop from Leigh Woods — Bristol

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Leigh Woods, the Clifton Suspension Bridge & Observatory loop from Leigh Woods — Bristol

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Leigh Woods, the Clifton Suspension Bridge & Observatory loop from Leigh Woods — Bristol

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7.79km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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32 m

Leigh Woods Coffee Co.

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee van for a drink and snack stop. Open on Saturday & Sunday 9am - 5pm.

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2.50 km

View of Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot, you get an amazing view of Clifton Suspension Bridge crossing the Avon Gorge with the city behind it. Behind the viewpoint is Stokeleigh Camp, an Iron Age …

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4.87 km

Clifton Observatory

Highlight • Cave

With a café and a great view over the bridge, the observatory also hosts the entrance to a tunnel leading to the cave below.

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7.43 km

Leigh Woods

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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7.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.08 km

1.77 km

1.34 km

408 m

198 m

Surfaces

2.37 km

1.62 km

1.31 km

1.29 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

November 25, 2023,Leigh Woods, the Clifton Suspension Bridge & Observatory loop from Leigh Woods — Bristol

Brilliant walk through the woods to Clifton Village and back. Brings to an end my 50 miles in a month for Macmillan Cancer Care. What a way to finish!