Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Mountain biking trails

Clifton Suspension Bridge – Leigh Woods loop from Redland

Routes

Mountain biking trails

Clifton Suspension Bridge – Leigh Woods loop from Redland

Moderate

4.8

(18)

211

riders

Clifton Suspension Bridge – Leigh Woods loop from Redland

01:09

15.9km

200m

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: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.57 km

Clifton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spanning the spectacular Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of Bristol's most iconic landmarks. The bridge has been a toll bridge since it opened in 1864, connecting Clifton to Leigh Woods. The bridge was designed by William Henry Barlow and John Hawkshaw, based on earlier drawings by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

The bridge costs £1 for vehicles. Cyclists can ride across fo free.

Tip by

4.75 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.

Tip by

5.38 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

8.49 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.

Tip by

8.96 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.

Tip by

8.97 km

Fire Road Climb on Nova Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

After approximately half of the blue rated Nova Trail in Ashton Court, this rocky fire road takes you up past the red trail to a gravel crossroads (the main Ashton Court gravel road) and links to the Beggars Bush Lane section of the trail.

Line choice is critical on the steep bit!

Tip by

9.83 km