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Ashton Court Mansion – Leigh Woods loop from Bedminster

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Ashton Court Mansion – Leigh Woods loop from Bedminster

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4.7

(6)

115

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Ashton Court Mansion – Leigh Woods loop from Bedminster

01:25

20.1km

220m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.92 km for 257 m

After 4.74 km for 126 m

After 18.1 km for 185 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.81 km

Ashton Court Mansion

Highlight • Settlement

Check the closing times of the gates as your enter. They tend to follow sunset throughout the year.

Tip by

9.30 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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9.77 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 reasonable ability on a bike. There is also a really nice cycle friendly cafe where you can grab a coffee and slice of cake.

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10.6 km

Upper Nova Trail

Highlight • Trail

11.0 km

Nova Trail — End Section, Ashton Court

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Manageable on a gravel bike and a lot of fun!

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13.5 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, 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.

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14.1 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 indoor and outdoor (covered) seating, and the golf course hub, as well as public toilets and a bike wash.

There's pay and display parking here. Alternatively, if you're visiting from the city of Bristol, it's a great pedal across the Clifton Suspension Bridge or up the main estate road from the start of the Pill Path.

Check out more at pedalprogression.com/about

Tip by

20.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.66 km

4.21 km

4.11 km

3.32 km

611 m

138 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

5.40 km

3.22 km

875 m

499 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

33°C

15°C

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Ashton Court Mansion – Leigh Woods loop from Bedminster

Ashton Court Mansion

Quarry Trail Corners, Ashton Court

Nova Trail switchbacks, Ashton Court

Upper Nova Trail

Nova Trail — End Section, Ashton Court

Leigh Woods

Ashton Court Mountain Bike Trails

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