Timeline
07:53
Walk down from the Suspension Bridge side into the woods. The trails are signposted, but avoid the descent into the Avon Gorge if it has rained recently, as the paths turn to mud.
08:09
Stand at Leigh Woods to watch the sunrise. The Avon Gorge and Brunel’s suspension bridge provide a dramatic backdrop as the light hits the gorge.
08:54
Stay for the golden light. The sun sets toward the SW, but in the morning the early light fills the gorge and woods, offering a quiet moment before the day begins.
Local tip
The woods are open 24/7, but check the route if you need to cross the Suspension Bridge or access Ashton Court Gate.
Check before you go
- The descent into the Avon Gorge is only possible in dry weather.
- Leigh Woods is open 24/7.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bristol (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).