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Ashton Court Mansion and estate is located in South Bristol and covers around 850 acres of woodland and meadows.

In February 2009 the estate turned into a winter wonderland.

http://www.ashtoncourtestate.co.uk/

©Jo Dickson

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©Anthony O'Neil

Dist:0.2km<br/>These trees (and snowmen remains) are part of the 850 acre Ashton Court estate. Situated on the higher ground near the golf courses and miniature railway.

http://visitbristol.co.uk/site/things-to-do/ashton-court-estate-p23881

©Jo Dickson

Dist:0.2km<br/>The tree shown in this photo greets visitors as they near the top of the path from the Mansion beneath. The rare snowy conditions in February 2009 were perfect for showing off the splendid branches.

©Jo Dickson

Dist:0.3km<br/>Locals take full advantage of the rare slippery conditions at Ashton Court Estate.

©Jo Dickson

Dist:0.4km<br/>Just by the tree's are two golfers playing on the Ashton Court Golf Course in the late afternoon. The trees in the back ground are bounded by a wall and are marked on the map.

©Linda Bailey

Dist:0.4km<br/>This is one of the many areas of woodland around the 825 acre Ashton Court estate, just above the Deer Park.

Previously used by mountain bikers, only walkers are able to roam through these thin tall trees to try and protect the woodland.

A comprehensive overview of Ashton Court estate can be found by clicking on the link below.

http://everything2.com/e2node/Ashton%20Court

©Jo Dickson

Dist:0.4km<br/>Golfing up Ashton Court in the snow can be a tricky business when you lose your golf balls in this 18-hole course.

http://www.cliftoncollegeuk.com/ccsl/golf/

©Jo Dickson

Dist:0.4km<br/>A view only possible in winter. The church is on the opposite side of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and off the main road amongst some of the most expensive housing stock around Bristol

©ChurchCrawler

Dist:0.4km<br/>The old, red brick Tobacco Bonds are in the middle distance with the A4 main road running around them over the Plimsoll Bridge.

©Anthony O'Neil

Dist:0.4km<br/>The 10K race winds its way around the Ashton Court Estate - which includes some pretty steep hills. In the picture the runners have been following a mountain bike trail - note the confused looking cyclist on the right! In the foreground is the mown fairway of one of Ashton Court's golf courses.

©Sharon Loxton

Dist:0.5km<br/>The mural has been painted on several wooden boards which are propped against a wall, and held in place by struts, as can be seen in the photo. It did seem a bit out of place surrounded by beautiful woodland.

©Sharon Loxton

Dist:0.5km<br/>This house is on the opposite side of the A369 road, Abbots Leigh Rd, from the grounds of Ashton Court which are on the left. The trees in the background are at Leigh Woods Nature Reserve.

©Nigel Mykura

Dist:0.5km<br/>Note the two different architectural styles on either side of the towers.

©Anthony O'Neil

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©Pam Goodey

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