Yer Tiz & Nova mountain bike trails. Leigh Woods & Ashton Court, Bristol

Hi everyone. thought I’d ride out to have a look at the newly completed Yet Tiz trail in Leigh Woods, Abbots Leigh, Bristol. it’s just been reopened in March 2026 after a £200,000 investment. I’m no mountain bike expert but thought I’d film a POV, hope it might be of use to whoever watches it.

I’m riding my trusty old hard tail mountain bike, an Evans home brand, Pinnacle Jarrah something, it’s about 10 to 12 years old and has been a great bike

The channel I mentioned

@amartynashton

Filmed on insta360 Ace Pro with a DJI Mic 2 , edited on the Inshot app

Yer Tiz Trail – 2026 Revamp (£200,000) – Forestry England & On Track Mountain Bike Trail Builders
The Yer Tiz mountain bike trail in Leigh Woods near Bristol first opened in 2011 as a blue-grade cross-country trail designed for riders with basic off-road skills. In late 2025 the trail was closed for a major refurbishment costing around £200,000, led by Forestry England and specialist trail builders On Track. The revamp includes a full resurfacing and widening of sections to improve accessibility for riders of all abilities, including those using adaptive mountain bikes. The updated trail is designed to keep its fun, flowy character with berms, rollers and optional harder sections, and is expected to reopen in spring 2026 as part of Forestry England’s “Access for All” programme.
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Nova Trail – Ashton Court Estate, Bristol
The Nova Trail is a purpose-built blue-grade mountain bike trail located at Ashton Court Estate on the outskirts of Bristol. The approximately 4-mile (6.4 km) loop is designed for beginners and intermediate riders, featuring bermed corners, rollers, small rock features and flowing sections through woodland and open parkland. The trail includes optional red-grade sections for riders seeking a greater challenge, including the more technical Super Nova loop. Ashton Court’s trail network is widely used by local riders and also hosts mountain bike events and coaching sessions.

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Abbots Leigh
Abbots Leigh is a historic village in North Somerset located just west of Bristol and close to the Avon Gorge. The village sits near popular outdoor recreation areas including Leigh Woods and Ashton Court Estate. The area offers a number of walking and cycling routes, including connections to the National Cycle Network and local mountain bike trails. Abbots Leigh is also associated with the Monarch’s Way long-distance footpath, which traces the escape route taken by King Charles II after the Battle of Worcester in 1651.

Leigh Woods
Leigh Woods is a woodland area managed by Forestry England on the western side of the Avon Gorge, opposite Clifton in Bristol. The woods are popular for walking, cycling and mountain biking and contain the Yer Tiz trail, a 3.6 km blue-grade loop with berms, rollers, climbs and optional red-grade sections. The area also includes a coaching and skills zone designed to help riders develop off-road riding techniques. Its location overlooking the Avon Gorge provides scenic views close to the city centre.
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Ashton Court Estate
Ashton Court Estate is a large historic park and estate located just outside Bristol, managed by Bristol City Council. The estate covers hundreds of acres of woodland, parkland and golf courses and is widely used for outdoor recreation. It features purpose-built mountain bike trails including the Nova and Super Nova routes, alongside walking and cycling paths. Ashton Court also hosts major events such as the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta and offers facilities including cafés, bike hire and parking for visitors.

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