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These three Local Nature Reserves are owned by Bristol City Council and managed by Bristol Parks with the Avon Wildlife Trust. The sites were part of the Wildspace! Project.
The Royate Hill Volunteers work with the Trust to manage their site, which was saved from developers in the 1990s thanks to the efforts of local residents, the Trust and the Council.
There are no formal park groups for the other sites but local schools and residents took part in the Wildspace! activities of the past four years and it is hoped that some of this work can continue. A leaflet about Lawrence Weston Moor can be obtained from Sally Oldfield .
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This reserve of 6.6 hectares is located in Sneyd Park in the valley lying between Old Sneed Park and the Severn Beach railway line. The entrance is in Glenavon Park. The site is important for wildlife and supports a range of habitats including wildflower meadows, bramble scrub, a lake and woodland.
The Friends of Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve was formally launched in 1996 with the aim of working with Bristol City Council to improve the amenity, safety and access of the site. The group is now a registered charity with education and conservation aims.
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This is a new Nature Reserve accessed from Callington Road (the ring road) at Brislington, just past Tescos heading from the A4. The site is 6.4ha and has a pond with wheelchair access, grassland, trees and scrub.
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This website gives details of all 25 Local Nature Reserves in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
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Nightingale Valley is a mixture of woodland and water meadows alongside Brislington Brook. You can access the valley from St Annes Terrace, off Wick Rd, and then follow the brook through to Allison Rd.
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St Anne's Woods could be considered to be an extension of Nightingale Valley, but it is separated by St Anne's Park Rd and the railway. At the south end it has steeply wooded sides, but as Brislington Brook flows north towards the Avon the valley opens out into some areas of meadow. It is here that the ancient St Anne's Well can be found.
St Anne's Wood is a sadly neglected spot that has been featured in the Evening Post 'Love Bristol' campaign. It is badly in need of a large investment to bring it back to its former glory.
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Known locally as 'The Gosey', Coombe Brook Valley is an oasis for wildlife amongst the housing estates. On either side of the stream are some small wooded areas of hazel, oak and sycamore trees. Most of the reserve is mature scrub of hawthorn and elder, which provides an important home for birds such as wren, greenfinch and spotted flycatcher. Many butterflies can also be seen here in the more open areas of scrub and grassland, including small tortoiseshell, peacock and speckled wood.
A Friends Group has recently been formed to hold work parties and to work with the Avon Wildlife Trust (who manage the reserve) to bring about improvements. You can contact them at .
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Arnos Vale Cemetery is a unique wildlife site. The years of neglect that allowed the graves to become so overgrown have resulted in somewhere that has a really special feel. The site covers 45 acres and has been successful in gaining Lottery Funding for a major restoration project. The restoration will make the site more accessible but will still leave most of what has become an important wildlife area untouched.
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Lush and green, the Ridge is a hidden oasis of pleasant walks, with a diverse range of wildlife and unrivalled magnificent views over Bristol and towards Bath.
Cock Road Ridge is owned by South Gloucestershire Council and is located on the eastern edge of Bristol in Kingswood. As the name suggests it comprises a ridge of land, running between Mount Hill and Cadbury Heath. It is approximately one kilometre in length.
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The Golden Valley LNR is in Wick on the A420, carparking is available at Wick Village Hall. The wooded valley is full of bird song and by climbing up the valley sides you can get a view in to the big hole that is Wick Quarry. Peregrine Falcons nest on the rock faces and in the Spring you can follow their progress live by webcam 24 hours a day.
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Friends of Magpie Bottom
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Magpie Bottom runs along the Stradbrook from the A431 west of Hanham towards Kingswood. A fresh water spring rises and flows into a pond. There are several
woodland trails plus the main paths going North to South and East to
West. A substantial green has goal posts at the centre and smaller
grassed areas dotted around.
The Friends of Magpie Bottom undertake conservation activities on the last Tuesday of each month at 10am - 1pm. Meet at entrance at the bottom of Bryants Hill on A431. Tools and refreshments provided. Call Paul Humphreys, BTCV, on 0117 960 5447 for information.
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Conham Vale
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Between Magpie Bottom and the River Avon the Stradbrook runs through Conham Vale. The woodland on the western side at the River Avon end forms the boundary of Dundridge Park. The Dundridge Park Group built steps and a 'deer path' through this woodland, which also contains the remains of old quarries.
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This South Gloucestershire Local Nature Reserve covers more than 94 acres and stretches along the Avon Valley from Conham to Hanham. It is comprised mostly of woodland (some ancient semi natural), but also includes flood meadows, riparian habitat, scrub and grassland.
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