![]() ![]() St Andrews ParkĬonker hunters should head straight to the Sommerville Road entrance of St Andrews Park to find a huge Horse Chestnut tree. From here you can glimpse the Clifton Suspension Bridge from below and join the Avon Trail - a walking and cycling route that runs 23 miles from Pill to Bath. Once part of Ashton Court Estate, this park is renowned for its beautiful mature trees whose leaves are hues of gold and pumpkin in the autumn season. ![]() Gaze back over views of the city or duck into russet-coloured woodland to whip up a bed of leaves. The Estate is renowned for its large number of unusual tree species, including a 700-year-old Domesday Oak and Ginkgo, which flushes a vivid yellow in autumn. There are a variety of trails to choose from as well as mountain biking, a natural play area for kids and Stokeleigh Iron Age Hill fort to discover Ashton Court Estateīreathe in some fresh autumn air in the vast grounds of Ashton Court Estate, a huge area of forested mountain bike trails, bridle paths and wide-open countryside, just the other side of Clifton Suspension Bridge. Located on the edge of the Avon Gorge, your leaf-stomping efforts are rewarded with breath-taking views over the Clifton Suspension Bridge and dramatic gorge. Wander through ancient and veteran trees in this National Trust’s woodland. Stroll along leaf-strewn pathways under vibrant branches, cross the stream and gaze over acres of glowing trees from the top of the folly. Image - View from Cabot Tower, credit Paul Box Blaise Castle Estateīlaise’s wooded gorge conjures a colourful canopy in autumn time. If heights aren’t your thing, the views from Brandon Hill Park are almost as enchanting. Cabot Tower and Brandon HillĬlimb the steep, winding steps of Cabot Tower to witness Bristol autumnal makeover all the way out to the Mendip Hills. Shuffle and kick leaves to your heart’s content on Clifton Down’s Beech Tree-lined avenue before delving into the fiery-coloured foliage and emerging into the open air for jaw-dropping Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge views. Wade through a carpet of leaves admiring the Georgian townhouses before dipping into a nearby coffee shop to warm up. Image - Clifton Down, credit Paul Box Queen SquareĪ beautiful park near Bristol city centre, Queen Square’s mature plane tree-lined edges transform the area into a blaze of yellows, oranges and rusty brown come autumn. Intrepid conker seeker? Work your way along the Horse Chestnut-abundant Saville Road, to Westbury Park Road for a generous bounty. ![]() Head to the ‘Sea Walls’ end for spectacular far-reaching views out towards the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Leigh Woods and the Severn Estuary. Image - Tyntesfield, credit Chris Watts The DownsĪn enormous area of protected parkland in Bristol, The Downs is the perfect place for an autumnal stroll. Discover copper-coloured, yellow-y and deep red leaves on a stroll around the grounds, or check out the gorgeous bounty from the kitchen garden. ![]() Marvel at the colours of autumn at Tyntesfield, a Victorian Gothic Mansion surrounded by characterful gardens, woodland, rolling parkland and hundreds of rare and beautiful trees. Image - Westonbirt Arboretum, credit Forestry Commission Tyntesfield Get a spectacular birds-eye view of the tree canopy from the suspended tree top walkway. From the enchanting flaming red Japanese Maples, to the vibrant yellow Black Walnuts, the Arboretum is an utterly magical riot of colour – best seen between the third week in October and first week in November. No leaf peeping list would be complete without the star of the autumnal colours show, Westonbirt Arboretum. To make the most of this colourful season, we’ve put together a guide to Bristol’s best parks for autumn leaf peeping:įor more outdoorsy autumnal inspiration, don’t miss our Bristol’s Best Autumn Walks blog. The leaves have started changing colour and by evening, there’s an unmistakeable whiff of autumn in the air. ![]()
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