Burgh Walls Camp, Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve

#2 among attractions in Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve

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Burgh Walls Camp is a multivallate Iron Age hill fort in the North Somerset district of Somerset, England. The hill fort is situated within Leigh Woods approximately 1.6 miles north-east from the village of Long Ashton near Bristol, above the banks of the River Avon. The hillfort has some alternative names such as Bower Walls Camp, Burwalls, or Bowre Walls. ()

Coordinates: 51°27'7"N, 2°37'46"W

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Burgh Walls Camp – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clifton Suspension Bridge, Clifton Observatory, Avon Gorge, Hydraulic engine house.

~1200 ftN
Iconic Victorian bridge and symbol of city
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol
6 min walk • Spanning the picturesque Avon Gorge and the River Avon, the Clifton Suspension Bridge stands as an iconic landmark in the city of Bristol, United Kingdom. This magnificent feat of engineering, designed by the celebrated Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, has...
~1850 ftN
Tower, Historical place, Observation decks and towers
Clifton Observatory, Bristol
9 min walk • Perched high on the cliffs of Clifton in Bristol, United Kingdom, the Clifton Observatory is a historic tower that offers some of the most breathtaking views of the city and the sprawling landscape beyond. This iconic building, originally constructed in 1766, was...
~1150 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Avon Gorge, Bristol
6 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Bristol, United Kingdom, the Avon Gorge stands as a magnificent natural wonder that captivates both locals and tourists alike. This dramatic canyon, carved out by the River Avon, presents a striking contrast to the urban landscape...
0.6 miSE
Museum
Hydraulic engine house, Bristol
16 min walk • The Hydraulic engine house is part of the "Underfall Yard" in Bristol Harbour in Bristol, England. The octagonal brick and terracotta chimney of the engine house dates from 1888, and is grade II* listed, as is the hydraulic engine house itself. It replaced the original pumping house which is now The Pump House public house.
0.7 miE
Park, Georgian architecture
Goldney Hall, Bristol
17 min walk • Goldney Hall is a self-catered hall of residence in the University of Bristol. It is one of three in the Clifton area of Bristol, England. The hall occupies part of the grounds of Goldney House, built in the 18th century and remodelled in the 1860s.
~1960 ftNE
Nightlife
The Coronation Tap, Bristol
10 min walk • The Coronation Tap is a ciderhouse, a pub that specialises in serving cider, in the Clifton suburb of the English city of Bristol. The Coronation Tap, or Cori to regulars, has existed under that name for at least two hundred years.
0.5 miNW
Archaeological site
Stokeleigh Camp, Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve
13 min walk • Stokeleigh Camp is an Iron Age promontory fort in Leigh Woods North Somerset near Bristol, England.
~1790 ftE
Church
Hope Chapel, Bristol
9 min walk • Hope Chapel is home to Hope Community Church in Hotwells, Bristol, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.5 miSE
Bridge
Ashton Avenue Bridge, Bristol
14 min walk • The Ashton Avenue Bridge is a pedestrian, cycling and busway bridge in Bristol, England. Grade II listed, it was constructed as a road-rail bridge as part of the Bristol Harbour Railway.
0.7 miNE
Church
Buckingham Baptist Chapel, Bristol
19 min walk • Buckingham Baptist Chapel is a Gothic Revival church in Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, England.
0.5 miE
Church, Georgian architecture
Church of Holy Trinity, Bristol
13 min walk • Church of Holy Trinity is an Anglican church in Hotwells, Bristol, England. It has been designated as a grade II* listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burgh Walls Camp?

Nearby attractions include Cornwallis Crescent, Bristol (6 min walk), Avon Gorge, Bristol (6 min walk), Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol (6 min walk), Caledonia Place, Bristol (9 min walk).