Ashton Court Greenway – Gravel Climb to Leigh Woods loop from Parson Street

Ashton Court Greenway – Gravel Climb to Leigh Woods loop from Parson Street

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Ashton Court Greenway – Gravel Climb to Leigh Woods loop from Parson Street

01:50

30.7km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 46 m for 8 m

After 6.89 km for 15 m

After 30.7 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.10 km

Ashton Court Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Brilliant new bit of cyclepath across Ashton Court from the university buildings to the wide gravel track up to the gate at the southern end. Very wide and easy gravel, …

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7.87 km

View of Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Beautiful view of the suspension bridge

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8.09 km

View of Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

An excellent spot to sit before the crowds arrive later in the day and, early in the morning, the area is full of bunnies.

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8.15 km

Pill Path and View of Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Pill cycling path is a great way to explore the city of Bristol and its surroundings. The path is well-maintained and mostly flat, making it a perfect option for …

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12.0 km

Miles Dock

Lake

12.6 km

Avon Riverside Path (Bristol to Pill)

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Linking Bristol to Pill, this sometimes gravelly, sometimes rooty and mucky trail runs alongside the River Avon and is perfect for riders, walkers and joggers. Take more care during peak …

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19.1 km

Abbots Pond

Lake

21.9 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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23.4 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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25.0 km

Pill Path and Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Pill Path, a bridleway that runs along the River Avon on the opposite side to the Portway, is a great way to access Leigh Woods from the city or …

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30.7 km

End point

Train Station

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