Autumn makes the perfect backdrop for a glorious walk in nature as the leaves on the trees slowly change colour.
Whether you prefer to ‘lose yourself’ in the woodlands, a relaxing stroll by a lake or a picnic with gorgeous views, we are spoilt with choice in Bristol. Some even have opportunities to meet the resident animals, including ducks and goats!
Here are 13 amazing countryside walks around Bristol to try this autumn.
9. Badock's Wood Nature Reserve
Beautiful wooden sculptures by chainsaw sculptor Andy O'Neill are scattered around the nature reserve as well as a pond and wildflower meadows. Stunning mosaic tiles decorate the area near the Northern Gateway entrance and there is a soothing weir at the heart of the ancient woodland. | BristolWorld
10. Ashton Court Estate
This stunning estate expands over 850 acres of land and has a 16th century mansion, two deer parks, two dog-friendly cafes, golf course, an activity centre and picnic areas to name a few. Its higher points also offer some of the most stunning views of the city. | BristolWorld
11. Stoke Park Estate
One of the best parts of this park is its enchanting wooden sculpture trail scattered around Long Wood and Hermitage Wood in Stoke Park as well as the stunning views of Bristol from the fields in Purdown. There is a World War II anti-aircraft battery to explore, open fields and if you are lucky, you may spot some of the cows or goats grazing on the fields from April to November. | BristolWorld
12. Bishops Knoll Wood
The serene woodland was once part of a deer park dating back to 1274, and has a hidden garden. In its heyday, the garden was landscaped into a series of terraces, with sloping arboretum, orchards, lawns and paddocks and a network of 'pleasure paths' leading to gazebos, vine covered walls and pergolas flanked by apple trees. The historic woodland is now being restored to some of its former glory by the hard continuous work of the Woodland Trust and volunteers - The Friends of Bishops Knoll Wood. | BristolWorld