Four great dog walks in Bristol

If want some of the best dog walks in Bristol then let us share with you these seven walks that both we (and our Chinese Crested ,Buster) love.

1. Oldbury Court Estate & Snuff Mills

Oldbury Court Estate in Fishponds remains to be our favourite place to walk our dog in Bristol as there are lots of different types of walk available and you’ll instantly forget you’re in a busy city.

Fancy a riverside stroll? No problem. And it’s up to you how long or how far you walk for as there are plenty of shortcuts through the woods and back to the open spaces.

There are two free car parks to choose from. One on the Oldbury side at BS16 2JW and the other on the Snuff Mills side at BS16 1DL.

Does your dog need to desperately run off some steam in a giant field? Oldbury Court Estate has plenty of those!

Is the sun shining too brightly? No problem. Just head through the woods surrounding the estate!

And if your dog likes a dip, then the River Frome is safe enough to swim or paddle in.

There aren’t any defined walking trails to follow at Oldbury, but you’ll certainly have fun following your noses and seeing what you can find.

2. Leigh Woods

Leigh Woods is one of the most well-known dog walks in Bristol as it’s home to some epic views of Avon Gorge and the Clifton Suspension Bridge – and has free parking (always a bonus!)

You and your dog will love walking through Leigh Woods as there are different walking trails and routes to follow for all difficulties, ages and fitness levels.

Some paths are rocky and have slopes to navigate. But generally, a lot of the paths are flat, so you should find your walk through Leigh Woods is fairly gentle. And the carrot on top of the dog biscuit is Blaise Castle itself, which is a pretty folly built in 1766. The hill it sits on top of has excellent views across the grounds and city!

There are two car parks for the Blaise Castle Estate. The main car park is on Kings Weston Road and is closest to the castle and children’s playpark, while the other is called Coombe Dingle, which is best for dog walkers as it’s closest to the river and quieter trails.

But whichever route you follow, you’re sure to enjoy it and make lots of doggy friends along the way.

Leigh Woods is also perfect for when the weather is warmer as the woodlands are dense and offer lots of shade from the sun.

And if you visit from mid-April to the end of May, then you’ll also be rewarded with a view of thousands of bluebells throughout your walk!

4. Overscourt Wood

It was a local dog walker who recommended we try Overscourt Wood – and we were pleasantly surprised!

This 219 acre Bristol wood is south of Pucklechurch and near the small village of Siston.

Because it’s outside of the city, it’s a lesser-known spot to walk dogs. And because of all the twists and turns you can take, you’ll rarely come across other people even if the car park looks busy!

There are also two parts to Overscourt Wood helping to split groups up. Next to the small car park (postcode: BS30 5LY), you can walk up hills and see right across to the Mendips.

3. Blaise Castle Estate

Blaise Castle Estate in Henbury is another popular dog walk in Bristol as there are as much as 650 acres of grounds to discover with everything from rivers and lakes to woodlands and large open fields. And on the other side of the road from the car park, you’ll come across flatter paths and the Siston Brook for your dog to paddle his or her feet in.