Leigh Woods is a popular woodland area on the outskirts of Bristol and well worth a visit to get away from the worst of the city’s light pollution. It is a recommended spot for stargazing by Forestry England.
Location events organiser
Forestry England organises events at this location
Please contact Forestry England directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: fe.england@forestryengland.uk
Website: Forestry England
Twitter: @forestryengland
Facebook: Forestry England
Weather forecast
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21/05/24
16° 8% -
21/05/24
14° 75% -
22/05/24
14° 77% -
22/05/24
13° 53%
Weather forecast for Sneyd Park (0.8 miles away) updated 21/05/24 at 12:00.
Local light pollution
Leigh Woods - Forestry England is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asuburban suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Urban
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Semi-rural
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
Find the best dates
If you are planning to visit this location check our dark sky calendar to find out when is best!
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