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Prior's Wood & Birch Wood loop from Portbury

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Prior's Wood & Birch Wood loop from Portbury

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Prior's Wood & Birch Wood loop from Portbury

02:00

7.22km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.02 km

Bluebells in Prior's Wood

Highlight • Trail

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 …

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5.44 km

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.

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7.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.67 km

2.56 km

1.19 km

773 m

Surfaces

3.01 km

2.48 km

1.06 km

428 m

217 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

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Prior's Wood & Birch Wood loop from Portbury

Bluebells in Prior's Wood

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