Portishead’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 7

beautiful natural monuments around Portishead. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 3, 2025

Leigh Woods

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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Goram's Chair

Goram's Chair is a stunning viewpoint for Henbury Gorge. Hidden away on one of the Blaise Castle Estate's quieter trails, a path leads to a narrow platform that juts out …

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Abbots Pool

Abbots Pool is a tranquil pond nestled within an idyllic mature woodland. The pond was originally part of a series of pools developed by medieval monks to farm fish. Due …

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Penpole Point Sundial

Penpole Point is a stone sundial standing at 67m on the western end of the hill. It marks the end of the Kings Weston estate.

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Goram's Soap Dish Pond

Goram in legend was a giant who fought with his brother Vincent for the attentions of Avona. There are many old names around Bristol that relate to this story and …

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The Top 7 Natural Monuments around Portishead

Leigh Woods

Goram's Chair

Abbots Pool

Penpole Point Sundial

Goram's Soap Dish Pond

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