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Willsbridge Valley
view of the mill
for streamside wildlife and a sculpture trail

Willsbridge Valley on the edge of Bristol is an oasis of wildlife amongst modern housing estates. The valley was once the site of milling, quarrying and a coal dramway.

What to look out for

The valley contains many habitats. The woodlands are at their best in spring, full of bluebells, red campion and the sounds of birdsong. The ponds are important homes for frogs, toads and dragonflies, and dippers and kingfishers may be seen on the stream.

Foxes and badgers also live in the valley and noctule and greater horseshoe bats feed on the many insects in the valley. You can learn about the history of the valley by following the heritage sculpture trail.

Access

Wheelchair access via Willsbridge Hill to most of valley, exhibition and toilets.

 

  Getting there by
Bike View a location map of the reserve on the National Cycle Network website.
Public transport Go to www.traveline.org.uk
Car

Take the A431 Bristol to Bath road, turning into Long Beach Road. Car park is on the left, hand side. Follow the path across the road to the Valley.

For disabled parking, please follow signs from Willsbridge Hill, and park in layby before Mill buildings.

 
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Location details
 Grid ref
 ST 663 706
 Area  8 hectares
Ways into wildlife

Willsbridge Valley is one of our Top 10 nature reserves!

Download a detailed walk for this reserve here (PDF).

Download the full Top 10 Reserves Guide (PDF).