Overscourt Wood

Visitor information

Find peace just a few miles from Bristol

Overscourt is a beautiful community site of mixed, young woodland with lots of open space and a bubbling stream, within easy reach of Bristol.

There are meandering tracks and trails to explore the nature-rich habitats. The meadow provides important habitat for flora, butterflies, and moths while majestic veteran trees create homes for lichen, invertebrates, birds, and bats.

At a glance

Please keep dogs in sight and on main paths to help protect sensitive wildlife.
Help us protect the countryside. Never light a BBQ, campfire, or stove in the forest at any time of year.

Things to do

Picnics at Overscourt Wood

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest, just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires, never light a BBQ, fire, or stove in the forest.

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Walking at Overscourt Wood

Overscourt Wood has plentiful trails and tracks to explore throughout the woodland and meadow. The land is hilly in places and can become muddy in winter.

Walking at Overscourt Wood...

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