Between the two neighbouring sites, there are two blue-graded trails in total, each with red sections. There is also a small skills area in Leigh Woods.

Bristol Trails Group manage the trails as well as other nearby trails such as 50 Acre Wood and Ashton Hill Plantation.

Ashton Court - Nova Trail (Blue with optional Red sections)

The Nova Trail is a blue-graded (moderate ability and effort required) 6.5km trail. It has a flowing feel with numerous twists, turns, and drops that gradually build up your confidence. There is also an optional 860-metre Supernova red section (difficult) in the middle of the track that has a pump/jump feel to it and a rocky descent. There are a few other optional sections throughout the trail.

Leigh Woods - Yer Tiz Trails (Blue with optional Red Sections)

Leigh Woods is owned by the Forestry Commission and is just across the road from Ashton Court. This is a purpose-built 4km long trail that takes you through mixed woodland and overlooks Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge. It is a moderate-level blue grade and again has an optional red option (known as the Gert Lush section). Although shorter than the Ashton court trail it is more feature-packed. It also includes a short skills area see below.

Leigh Woods - Keener Skills Loop

Focused on young people the Keener skills loop is for beginners and delivers progressive skill development. This is graded blue and has some more difficult sections also. It's short as you would expect from a skills loop and is approximately 500 meters long.

Pedal Progression Jump Line

Short series of table tops just below the main Leigh Woods car park.

Other Stuff

Built and maintained by the Ride Bristol. Go get involved. They are trail advocates for Bristol, doing great stuff and quite a social group.
Ashton Court and the country park are managed by Bristol City Council and Leigh Woods by the Forestry Commission.

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