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Mountain biking trails

South West England

City of Bristol

Upper Nova Trail 2 – Gravel Climb to Leigh Woods loop from Clifton Down

Mountain biking trails

South West England

City of Bristol

Upper Nova Trail 2 – Gravel Climb to Leigh Woods loop from Clifton Down

Hard

4.7

(3)

41

riders

Upper Nova Trail 2 – Gravel Climb to Leigh Woods loop from Clifton Down

02:02

30.4km

310m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 74 m for 4 m

After 10.2 km for 2 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.50 km

Ashton Court Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

The central hub at Ashton Court, here you'll find Pedal Progression, a MTB hire shop and coaching business who are responsible for the ace trails here, a cafe with both …

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2

7.27 km

Quarry Trail Corners, Ashton Court

Highlight • Forest

Really fun on MTB or Gravel bike

Can use the forest road to do easy laps of this descent for good skills training.

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3

7.74 km

Nova Trail switchbacks, Ashton Court

Highlight • MTB Park

Ashton Court is well worth a visit on mountain bikes or cross bikes. A single track trail snakes around the outside of the estate and suitable for anyone with a …

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4

8.28 km

Upper Nova Trail 2

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

The second part of the blue Nova Trail in Ashton Court, there's more features on this side, which runs next to Beggar Bush Lane. There are a few points where …

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5

10.5 km

Leigh Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6

11.7 km

Yer Tiz Blue MTB Trail Start (Leigh Woods)

Highlight • MTB Park

You can join the blue-rated MTB trail in Leigh Woods from here, just next to the car park. This loop is named Yer Tiz and you'll also find some more …

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7

11.9 km

Leigh Woods Fire Road to Pill Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Take this wide and easy trail to the north from the trailhead to get down to the Pill Path along the River Avon.

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8

13.1 km

Gravel Climb to Leigh Woods

Highlight • Forest

Nice double track climb into Leigh woods. Gets boggy in the rain at the bottom

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14.1 km

Miles Dock

Lake

B

30.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.77 km

8.85 km

4.18 km

3.78 km

3.46 km

304 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

8.66 km

4.19 km

2.50 km

661 m

625 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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