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Uncovering the hidden corners of Bristol and the places where urban meets wild.
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Exploring Hanham
Better late than never! Yesterday, we ventured out into the heat to complete Walk Thirty-Nine: Hanham and Barr’s Court. The circuit, suggested by a reader, explores a variety of green spaces in and around Hanham and Longwell Green, on the east fringe of the Bristol urban area. Key features include the modern eco-homes at HanhamContinue reading “Exploring Hanham”

A long river and village ramble
The latest and longest walk to be added to this collection, despite starting and finishing in Brislington, is more of a country walk than an urban walk. It should be treated as such, with good walking footwear being an essential requirement. The ten-mile Walk Forty-One: Eastwood Farm and Stockwood Vale connects a series of pocketsContinue reading “A long river and village ramble”

Wildlife corridors of southeast Bristol
Bristol’s most south-easterly suburb of Stockwood and the adjoining village of Whitchurch are not well-known to most Bristolians. However, the two communities – along with neighbouring Brislington – are connected by a series of lovely, quiet green corridors and spaces. Walk Forty: Whitchurch and Stockwood makes a broad loop around the area, taking in twoContinue reading “Wildlife corridors of southeast Bristol”
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