Welcome to Leigh Woods

Leigh Woods is a beautiful woodland area located in Somerset, England. It is situated on the south-western side of the Avon Gorge and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The woods are a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and bird watchers. The area is also known for its stunning views of the Avon Gorge and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the woods or take on one of the many hiking trails that wind through the area.

One of the most unique features of Leigh Woods is its rich history. The woods have been used for various purposes over the years, including as a source of timber for shipbuilding during the Napoleonic Wars. The area was also used as a training ground for soldiers during World War II. Today, visitors can still see remnants of the past, including old quarries and abandoned buildings. The woods are also home to a number of ancient trees, some of which are over 400 years old.

Leigh Woods is a haven for wildlife, with a wide range of species calling the area home. Visitors can spot a variety of birds, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls. The woods are also home to a number of mammals, including badgers, foxes, and deer. In the spring and summer months, the woods come alive with the sound of birdsong and the sight of wildflowers in bloom. Whether you're a nature lover or simply looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Leigh Woods is a must-visit destination in Somerset.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 6.9°C

Wind: 17.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Hotwells Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kee Jones	Hope Chapel Hill Bristol Bristol BS8 4ND 01179030044 School Website
Ashton Park School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Richard Uffendell	Blackmoor's Lane Bower Ashton Bristol BS3 2JL 1173772777 School Website
Clifton High School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Dr Matthew Bennett	College Road Clifton Clifton Bristol BS8 3JD 01179730201 School Website
Clifton College Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Dr Tim Green	32 College Road Clifton Clifton Bristol BS8 3JH 01173157000 School Website
Christ Church Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Jones	Royal Park Clifton Clifton Bristol BS8 3AW 01173772830 School Website
Ashton Gate Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gareth Jones	Ashton Gate Road Bristol Bristol BS3 1SZ 01179030236 School Website
Queen Elizabeths Hospital Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr Rupert Heathcote	Berkeley Place Clifton Clifton Bristol BS8 1JX 01179303040 School Website
City Of Bristol College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Richard Harris	St George's Road Anchor Road Bristol BS1 5UA 1173125000
Belgrave School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Skinner	10 Upper Belgrave Road Clifton Clifton Bristol BS8 2XH 01179743133 School Website
Ashton Vale Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Bradley Arthur	Avebury Road Ashton Vale Bristol BS3 2QG 1179030383 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Clifton Down Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2PN 1.41 Miles

Parson Street Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5PU 1.80 Miles

Sea Mills Sea Mills Lane, Sea Mills, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 1SU 1.87 Miles

Bedminster Fraser Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4LU 1.97 Miles

Redland South Road, Redland, Bristol, Bristol, BS6 6QP 1.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Transcab 0117 963 2244 Unit 2B/Longbrook Trading Est/Ashton Vale Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HW 1.01 Miles
V Cars 0117 925 2626 Longbrook House, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HT 1.02 Miles
V Cars Bristol 0117 963 1818 Longbrook House/4A Ashton Vale Rd, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 2HT 1.02 Miles
National Car 0117 912 8002 The Triangle, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1EH 1.12 Miles
B Cars Of Long Ashton 0117 941 3345 Long Ashton Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS41 9JQ 1.18 Miles
Anthony B Blackmore Chauffeurs 07950 321570 Office 9, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1ES 1.19 Miles
Bristol Airport Cars 0800 824 7033 12 Ivywell Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS9 1NY 1.40 Miles
Clifton Triangle Taxis 0117 929 7777 24 Park Row, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5LJ 1.48 Miles
A1 Taxis 0117 925 1111 148 Saint Michael's Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 8DA 1.53 Miles
City Link Taxis 0117 925 1111 148 Saint Michael's Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 8DA 1.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Leigh Woods (Church Road) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nightingale Valley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Suspension Bridge (North Rd) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caledonia Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Granby Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Royal York Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Mall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harley Place Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Mall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hotwells Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parklands Road / Bower Ashton Bs3 2Js Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clifton Down Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Canynge Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Regent Street Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pembroke Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	School House College Road Clifton Bristol City Of Bristol BS8 3JH
Pembroke Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	111 Pembroke Road Clifton Bristol BS8 3EU
Pembroke Road Surgery 0117 9733790	Pembroke Road Surgery 111 Pembroke Rd, Clifton Bristol BS8 3EU
Whiteladies Medical Group 0117 9731201	Whiteladies Health Centre Whatley Road, Clifton Bristol BS8 2PU
Gaywood House (Bridge View Medical)	North Street Bedminster Bristol Avon BS3 3AZ

Local Stores

Clifton
Princess Victoria Street
Clifton Village
Bristol
Bristol
BS8 4BX
01179 730963
Store Website
0.69 miles

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SPAR Hotwells Road
SPAR
181b Hotwells Road
Bristol
BS8 4SA
01179 276251
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vet Dept Bristol Zoo Gardens
Veterinary Department Bristol Zoo Gardens Guthrie Road Bristol Avon BS8 3HA 0117 974 7339 0.98 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Clifton Veterinary Practice
28 St Paul'S Road Clifton Bristol Gloucestershire BS8 1LR 01179 739205 james@fouque.freeserve.co.uk 1.20 miles

Animals Treated
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Highcroft Veterinary Group - Ashton Veterinary Surgery
15 Duckmoor Road Ashton Bristol Avon BS3 2DD 0117 953 0707 Ashton@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 1.37 miles
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Bristol Veterinary Acupuncture
26 Keedwell Hill Long Ashton Bristol BS41 9DR info@bristolveterinaryacupuncture.co.uk Website 1.95 miles
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Golden Valley Vets
57 Weston Road Long Ashton North Somerset BS41 9AA 01275 394313 lab@goldenvalley.co.uk Website 2.04 miles
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Animals Treated
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Animal House Vets
Westbury Park Centre 11 North View Westbury Park Bristol Bristol BS6 7PT 0117 3355 999 reception@animalhousevets.com Website 2.12 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Leigh Woods
Lovely Dog Friendly Walks, Several Path Choices Available. Popular With Families, Runners And Cyclists (Certain Paths Buggie Friendly). On The Weekends There Is A Refreshments Van. B3129 Bristol Lancashire BS8 3PB 0.03 miles

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Ashton Court Estate
Lovely Walk That Is Really Easy To Access. It’S Set In 850 Acres So You Could Spend All Day There. There’S A Variety Of Woodland Areas, Fields, Cycle Paths And Bridleways As Well As Plenty Of Areas For The Dogs To Swim In. Dogs Are Allowed In The Deer Park But Must Be On A Lead. My Two Spaniels Love It There National Cycle Rte 33 Bristol Lancashire BS41 9JJ 0.45 miles

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Ashton Court Mansions And Gardens
I Love This Walk! Just Outside Of The City But In The Middle Of The Countryside. 850 Acres Of Park And Woodland, It’S A Popular Walk But So Big You Can Easily Find Your Own Space. Parking Is Available For £1, There Is A Lovely Cafe With Dog Water Bowls At The Mansion As Well As Toilets. Ashton Estate Is Also A Deer Park, Although They Are Fenced In, Just Be Aware. There Are Various Paths So It Is Wheel Chair And Buggy Friendly. Estate Office Bristol Lancashire BS41 9JN 0.56 miles

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Ashton Court
This Is A Largely Circular Walk Around The Country Park. The Ashton Court Estate Itself Is Located Close To Bristol In North Somerset, And Holds 850 Acres Of Woodland, Parkland And Gardens – All Open To Exploration. BS41 9JH 1.03 miles Ashton Court Is Around 2-Miles Outside Of The City Of Bristol. The Main Entrance Is Off The A369 Portishead Road.

Brandon Hill And Harbour Loop
A Lovely Summer Evening Walk! Brandon Hill Is Very Hilly With Mix Of Areas For Dogs - Long Grass, Open Grass And A Bit Of Woodland. There's A Kids Playground And Often People Having Drinks And Picnics. Drop Down Onto Jacobs Wells Road And Then Walk A Loop Of The Harbour, There's A Few Places For Dogs To Swim And Cool Off And Several Pubs And A Multitude Of Foodie Takeaway Options Especially Around The Whapping Wharf Shipping Containers. It's Busy In Good Weather But That's Part Of The Appeal. There Is Pay Parking All Around This Area. St. Brandon'S House 29 Great George St Bristol Lancashire BS1 5QT 1.31 miles

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Bristol Historic Docks
In The Heart Of Bristol There Is The Historic Docks, Although Your Dog Must Be Kept On The Lead It Is Still Fun To Explore. Walk Up One Side And The Catch A Small Ferry For 70P To The Otherside (Dogs Free!) To Brunels Ss Great Britain, Or Keep Walking Further Out Where The Docks Join The River Avon For A View Of Brunels Suspension Bridge. Lots Of Cafes, Bars And Icecream Vans To Enjoy A Snack Outside. Can Be Very Busy When The Harbourside Festivals Are On But A Great Atmosphere For A Stroll Around. Waterfront Bristol Lancashire BS1 4XJ 1.62 miles

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Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-8.8°C	-8.8°C	-9.4°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-15.4°C	-11.3°C	-11.1°C	-15°C	-16.6°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-12.1°C	-11.9°C	-11.5°C	-11°C	-7.8°C	-4.2°C	0.2°C	3.6°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	0.4°C	-0.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.4°C	-18.8°C	-18.8°C	-15.3°C	-11.1°C	-5.8°C	-1.5°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-3.5°C	-4.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.3°C	-1.8°C	-1.6°C	-0.8°C	0.4°C	2.5°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.2°C	2.9°C	0.6°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-6.3°C	-6.2°C	-5.5°C	-4.3°C	-1.9°C	1.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-0.9°C	-3.5°C

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