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Ashton Court Activities
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This page aims to give a taste of some of the activities that go on in Ashton Court. The most popular activity of all is just walking around the estate, see the woodland and meadows pages. Bristol Council what's on is a good source for dates and times on most free and charity events/activities.
Balloon Flights
Access from Kennel Lodge Road.
Mountain Biking - Timberland TrailFree mountain biking tracks in the estate and in Fifty Acre Wood just outside the estate. Map and more information on the Forest of Avon's Timberland Trail.
OrienteeringAshton Court has a permanent course, a detailed map is available for £1 from the golf kiosk, take care with the map its £25 if you lose it!. Much more information including special events from Bristol Orienteering Klub.
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Deer Feeding Walk
More photos at the Bristol jpg gallery site. Photo taken from the top of Kennel Lodge Road, near the car park just before the mansion. Access from Kennel Lodge Road.
Golf: Pitch and PutClifton College Services run two 18 hole par 3 golf courses on the upper part of the estate, easiest access from the Clifton Lodge entrance. Access from A369 Leigh Woods.
Mansion and Gardens
Access from Kennel Lodge Road.
Miniature Railway
Bristol Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (BSMEE) operate the Ashton Court Railway Site. Opening dates and charges (very reasonable I think) all on their site. Access from A369 Leigh Woods.
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History and NeighboursLinks on the history of Ashton Court and to its neighbours: Leigh Woods, the Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge ... |
Lift off for an enormous balloon from 
Deer Feeding Walk in March 2007. Normally run in winter and early spring, see the Bristol Council Events link (below right) for details.
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