The pools at the heart of the nature reserve, which date back to the Middle Ages, and the connecting cascades are a must see. There are benches around the area to relax and be enveloped by the soothing sounds of the falling water. If you are lucky, you may also meet the resident ducks!placeholder image
The pools at the heart of the nature reserve, which date back to the Middle Ages, and the connecting cascades are a must see. There are benches around the area to relax and be enveloped by the soothing sounds of the falling water. If you are lucky, you may also meet the resident ducks! | BristolWorld

The 15 best spring walks in Bristol and nearby - including Goblin Combe and Leigh Woods

By Adriana Amor
Published 14th Mar 2025, 14:32 GMT

Explore the finest spring walks in and around Bristol, including Goblin Combe and Leigh Woods for nature lovers.

With spring just around the corner, days are becoming longer and the weather warmer, making it the perfect time to enjoy a relaxing spring walk.

Whether you prefer to ‘lose yourself’ in the woodlands, a relaxing stroll by a lake or a picnic with stunning views, we are spoilt with choice in Bristol.

We have gathered some of our favourite walks, including some whether you will have a chance to meet the resident animals, including ducks and goats.

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Scroll through to learn about 15 of the best spring walk in Bristol and nearby, including Goblin Combe and Leigh Woods.

A stunning accessible park with a bandstand, play areas, cricket and football pitches, a sensory garden and table tennis and tennis courts to name some of its features. One of it's most iconic features is the four-side clock in the centre of the pavilion.

13. Page Park

A stunning accessible park with a bandstand, play areas, cricket and football pitches, a sensory garden and table tennis and tennis courts to name some of its features. One of it's most iconic features is the four-side clock in the centre of the pavilion. | BristolWorld

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.

14. 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

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.

15. 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

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