周辺の天然記念物・トップ4

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 sometimes called “vegetable monsters” and they were brought to the uk from California by the SS Great Britain!

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. There used to be great views from here but in recent years it's become overgrown. Still a nice place to sit and enjoy a break from your walk.

Abbotts Pool is a lovely little lake surrounded by woodland. You reach the lake via a network of lanes and bridleways. It lies on the NCN Route 334. The pools were closed in 2020 due to littering and anti-social behaviour. Makes sure you leave no trace so that humans can enjoy the beautiful spot alongside its wildlife.

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 to some antisocial behaviour at the pond, activities such as swimming and barbecues have been banned. However, there are still lots of beautiful trails to explore in this nature reserve, which is home to much wildlife including deer, bats and birds.

Small water feature at the edge of the pond, there are steps leading down to the left where you can get an alternative view, along with a bench for a spot of lunch

Please note the pool is currently closed to walkers and swimmers.

A link between the north and south parts of the main fire road loop at Belmont Hill (A.K.A. Ashton Hill) where you will find a grove of Giant Sequoias planted in the 19th century. Rocky and rutted at the top section - a real challenge to clear going uphill on a Gravel Bike.

A little slice of California in the West Country. These are genuine Californian Redwoods (Sequoia) bought back from travels to America from the 19th Century.

By the side of the path - next to a the monument - some lovely ironwork as well.

July 2020 - Abbots pool is currently closed to all 'until further notice' as a part of continuing Covid19 restriction. Will edit this once open again.

Nice smooth gravel track down past the pond, with off piste single track near by. Watch out for walkers!

You can take a sneaky dip at this lovely shady pool

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, the reserve’s waymarked trails lead you to breathtaking viewpoints over Bristol, the suspension bridge crossing the Avon Gorge, and beyond. The woodland is in the care of the National Trust.

Leigh Woods is a 2-square-kilometre (0.77 sq mi) area of woodland on the south-west side of the Avon Gorge, close to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, within North Somerset opposite the English city of Bristol and north of the Ashton Court estate, of which it formed a part. Stokeleigh Camp, a hillfort thought to have been occupied from the third century BC to the first century AD and possibly also in the Middle Ages, lies within the reserve on the edge of the Nightingale Valley. On the bank of the Avon, within the reserve, are quarries for limestone and celestine which were worked in the 18th and 19th centuries are now derelict.

It's a popular swimming spot but I'd probably advise waiting until summer.

Nice stretch of hardpack accessible from some lovely lanes and bridleways

Cool off in beautiful surroundings

Guessing that there used to be great views from here but now the trees obscure Shirehampton and factories below. Good to sit for a moment and get your breath!