Abbots Pool (the wooded area with a fishing lake, situated between Leigh Woods and 50 Acre Wood) is managed by the Abbots Leigh Civic Society, a local conservation group. The group has expressed concern over use of the wood by mountain bikers, and riders are asked to use the main bridleway through the bottom of the wood, or Yew Tree Plantation (also known as the Orchard or the Fern Trail), which is owned by the Forestry Commission.

The land on which this short downhill course as built is owned by Bristol University . In October 2009 the existing trails there were demolished due to concerns over liability, litter and complaints from local residents. It appears hopeful that the woods are going to re-open for mountain biking soon, possibly as an official DH venue under a formal lease agreement. For more information about the closure and to find out more about to campaign to re-open the woods, check out http://savestillwoods.blogspot.com/.