Ashton Hill

Visitor information

Escape the hustle and bustle of Bristol

Ashton Hill offers 148 acres of mixed woodland for you to explore, including a magnificent stand of Californian Redwoods (Sequoia).

Formally part of the nearby Tyntesfield Estate in Wraxall, many of the larger trees in the woodland date back to the 19th century.

 

At a glance

Horse riders welcome
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Things to do

Walking at Ashton Hill

Walking at Ashton Hill is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of Bristol's most beautiful landscapes.

There is a circular hard surfaced trail (not waymarked)...

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Nearby forests

Conifer tree trunks looking up

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Path through the trees

Leigh Woods

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Chimney reflected in pond

East Harptree

Visit East Harptree to see the historical Smitham Chimney, a relic of Mendip's industrial past. The Cornish-style chimney survived when the site closed in 1875 and was saved from...

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A path running between autumnal trees

Stockhill Wood

Renowned for its nightjar and long-eared owl populations, there is no shortage of wildlife to see if you enjoy bird watching.

There is a medium sized car park, a small number of...

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