Pill and Leigh Woods
A leisurely walk (riverside) starting and finishing in Somerset, England, about 7.60km (4.72 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 2:30h. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
145m (475ft)
Descent
78m (255ft)
Max. Elevation
40m (131ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
223m (730ft)
Start
Pill
End
Bristol
Distance
7.60km
(4.72mi)
(4.72mi)
Duration
~2:30h
Difficulty
Leisurely
Ordnance Survey Map
This walk is an example of one of those joys of living in Britain - a great countryside walk just a few miles outside one of our biggest cities. Take the bus out to Pill, then follow the River Avon before heading through a gorgeous National Trust wood and then back into the city via the Clifton Suspension Bridge,
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Waypoints
OS Grid ST524758
Take the bus to Pill, just outside Bristol. From the village centre, find the raised pathway along what used to be the railway (marked as a cycle route).
OS Grid ST532756
The path heads away from the town then down through Ham Green towards the river.
About 0.86 km (~0.53 miles) from 
OS Grid ST540766
The path soon joins the River Avon, and follows the course along a clear path.
About 1.28 km (~0.8 miles) from 
OS Grid ST549751
Just after entering the outskirts of the woodland, you will see paths heading away from the river into Leigh Woods.
About 1.75 km (~1.09 miles) from 
OS Grid ST556740
Once in Leigh Woods, waymarked trails will guide you towards the city. Or just wander for a bit; you won't get too lost, it's not that big.
About 1.29 km (~0.8 miles) from 
OS Grid ST558730
Near the main Leigh Woods car park, pick up the road back towards Bristol.
About 0.95 km (~0.59 miles) from 
OS Grid ST562729
Follow North Road towards the river. When it turns sharply, you are just above the bridge.
About 0.39 km (~0.24 miles) from 
OS Grid ST564730
An engineering miracle by the dude with the funny name. Check out the information boards on the far side as well, which explains how old Kingdom replanted a lot of the flowers and shrubs he dug up while making the bridge, once he found out they were rare. So a conservationist, a top engineer and a funny name to boot. What a guy.
About 0.24 km (~0.15 miles) from 
CliftonOS Grid ST570732
Finish up in Clifton, the posh bit of Bristol, where you can sip a low-fat soya lattachino and enjoy a slice of organic, fair trade lentil cake while waiting for your bus.
About 0.55 km (~0.34 miles) from 
