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wildflowers and butterflies |
This expanse of old farmland on the
edge of Bristol is a fascinating blend of old meadows,
thick hedges and woodlands, with panoramic views of south
Bristol.
What
to look out for
Most of the reserve is old grassland and unploughed
meadows on lime-rich clay soils. Cowslip, dyer's greenweed
and bird's-foot trefoil provide splashes of yellow
here in summer, and numerous butterflies include meadow
brown, marbled white and large skipper.
The wood (known in early records as as Ilsyngrove)
is very old and the home of bluebell, yellow archangel
and the rare Bath asparagus. The thick hedges are full
of birds and are ideal for many nesting warblers such
as whitethroats. Two farm ponds are homes for frogs,
toads and newts.
Further information
Stockwood Open Space is owned by
Bristol City Council and managed in partnership with
the Trust. The site is a Local Nature Reserve.
Access
Tarmac paths provide access for wheelchairs.
Cycleway crosses the reserve.
| Bike |
View a location map of the
reserve on the National
Cycle Network website. |
| Public transport |
Go to www.traveline.org.uk |
| Car |
Between Stockwood and Brislington
on the south-east fringe of Bristol. Parking at the
end of Stockwood Road in the layby, before the sharp left turn into the Coots. |
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