Weston Big Wood

Avon Wildlife Trust's Weston Big Wood nature reserve is a glorious nature-rich ancient woodland, with wood anemones, violets and masses of bluebells.

Location

Valley Road, Weston-in-Gordano,

Portishead

Bristol

OS Map Reference

ST 455 750

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Know before you go

Public transport

X5 between Hutton and Portishead – stop at Blackrock Villas Take care when crossing road. X4 between Bristol and Redcliffe Bay/Portishead – Stop at High Down Schools X10 between Yatton and North Bristol - stop at High Down Schools

Parking information

Limited spaces on Valley Road

Walking trails

Circular route around the reserve, following way markers.

Weston Big Wood trail guide

Access

Public footpath through the reserve. Access is via kissing gate on Valley Road and steps.

Please take care crossing Valley Road as traffic moves quickly around the bend.

Main access to paths is uphill. Paths can be steep and muddy, with some steps. Not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Dogs

On a lead

Please keep dogs on a lead to protect ground flora.

When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times

Best time to visit

April to July, September to November

About the reserve

Weston Big Wood is a wildlife-rich ancient woodland and Site of Special Scientific Interest, owned and managed by Avon Wildlife Trust.

In springtime the ground is covered with wood anemones, violets and masses of bluebells. The wood also has an amazing array of fungi, and supports bird species such as woodpeckers, nuthatch and tawny owl.

Special sculpted waymarks have been installed around the wood, lining the footpath.

The reserve was purchased in 2000, with support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Countryside Agency (now natural England), and donations from members and local people.

Accessibility and facilities

Public footpath through the reserve. Access is via kissing gate on Valley Road and steps. There are interpretation boards around the reserve, highlighting species and features.

Note that paths can be steep and muddy, with some steps. Not suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.