쉬운 락솔과 페일랜드 주변 하이킹 및 워킹 코스

Gotta love a national trust cafe

NT bookshop and wood working group

Tyntesfield, a spectacular Victorian Gothic Revival house with gardens and parkland near Bristol, cared for by the National Trust

Modelled on the flamboyant Gothic architecture of the Sainte Chapelle in Paris, joined to the house by a bridge.

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!

CLUE: Look for a sign!

Take your climbing legs along if you’ve got some weight on you 😊

A great example of trail advocacy with a steep learning curve

The cafe at the Pavilion at the far end of the Tyntesfield estate is a nice stop off point if you're walking a loop of the estate. It's a normal National Trust cafe so think nice scones, great brownies and a selection of hot and cold drinks as well as snacks. No indoor seating here but there is at the larger Stable Cafe at the main entrance.

The National Trust owned Tyntesfield Estate is an ornate Victorian Gothic Revival house and 540-acres of parkland. As well as the house, gardens and parkland there are cafes and a shop on site. Most of the estate is paid entry if you aren't a member, currently £17 per adult (May 2023) but it's only about £7 per month (individual adult) to join.

Prior's Wood is a wonderful area of ancient woodland. There are streams that run through the woodland and in spring the floor is carpeted with bluebells. The loop of paths around the wood creates an obvious short walk or link it with nearby Birch wood for a longer stroll. Be warned though, the paths get very muddy and slippery in the winter.

Great atmosphere, very shaded patch of woods but a difficult path. The path from here to Portbury is very steep with massive roots underfoot, so go carefully downhill. Strongly recommend avoiding if it's muddy.

lovely woodland

This highlight is very much in the wrong location but if you go down through Abbots Leigh and then up a hill you will eventually get there.

Some tricky paths with lots of tree branches on a fairly steep decline - watch your footing, avoid in the rain

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.

West Tanpit Wood is a peaceful woodland with the picturesque Markham Brook flowing through its heart. The wood is home to many species of bird, including buzzards, which can regularly be seen and heard soaring above the canopy. The wood gets its name because Markham Brook was used for leather tanning in medieval times.

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.