Abbots Leigh and Ashton Court Estate

Southwold (Yate) Group

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Overview

A circular walk from Abbots Leigh taking in Fish Pond Wood with its beautiful pond, Coombe Plantation, Ashton Hill, Ashton Court Estate and returning via the Monarchs Way.

Saturday, 10 August 2024

Start time:: 10:15 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:40 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 53881 73858
Nearest postcode:: BS8 3QY
what3words:: merit.newest.outer

Start time:: 10:15 am

Parking in a lay-by off the A369 Bristol to Portishead Road. The layby is located just south of Abbots Leigh on your right if coming from Bristol. When you see the George Inn on your left the lay-by is about half a mile on your right. If coming from the motorway and Portishead direction the lay-by is on your left about a mile after the junction for Ham Green. Meet here at 10.00 for a 10.15 start.

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