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Leigh Woods
Location: Clifton
About: Over Bristol’s iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, opposite Ashton Court Estate is a beautiful nature reserve owned by the National Trust. It’s a good dog walk to know about on a rainy day as many of the paths run under cover of woodland, great if you have a four-legged friend or a child to wear out! Their are stunning views across the gorge to the suspension bridge from Nightingale Valley.
Entry: FREE
Address: Valley Rd, Bristol BS8 3QB
Eastville Park
Location: Eastville
About: Eastville Park has its own fishing lake, wild flower meadows, children's playground and football pitches. It’s possible to walk all the way along the River Frome on the Frome Valley Walkway, a lovely dog-friendly space. The perfect walk for your four legged friend and the lake is a great way for your furry friend to cool off after a long walk!
Entry: FREE
Address: Fishponds Rd, Eastville, Bristol BS5 6XA
Blaise Castle Estate
Location: Henbury
About: This is a very popular space not just for dog walkers but families as well! Pathways lead past the impressive stately home and museum, through a wooded gorge that is ideal for stick hunting to a babbling brook – perfect for dogs and toddlers to splash in. And if you want a little more excitement on your dog walks with a bit of history, then this is the place for you!
Entry: FREE
Address: Kings Weston Rd, Bristol BS10 7QS
Oldury Court and Snuff Mills
Location: Fishponds
About: Oldbury Court Estate and Snuff Mills are hidden behind a residential area in the city. Perfect for dog-walkers who don't just have the dog in hand and are in need of flat paths and a bit of etntertainment for children aswell, this green-space in Bristol has plenty of wheelchair and buggy-friendly footpaths, woodland, riverside walks, and bird and squirrel life, as well as on and off lead areas for pooches.
Entry: FREE
Address: Oldbury Ct Rd, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2JH
Conham River Park
Location: Conham Hill
About: Conham River Park is only a short walk for those with smaller or older dogs, but there’s still plenty of extras to make this a lovely day out - lots of different paths, picnic benches and even bat caves. Part of the River Avon Trail, you can walk for as long or little as your like along the river – onto Trooper’s Hill.
Entry: FREE
Address: 53 Conham Hill, Bristol BS15 3AW
The Downs
Location: Clifton
About: The Downs, is one of the largest green expanses in the city and it borders Clifton Village. It’s perfect for picnic on a hot, summers day, a game of football, or a relaxing dog walk. You can find a café and toilets right next to the water tower, selling coffee, cake and lunch with lots of outdoor seating and water bowls for pups, making sure not just the dogs are accounted for.
Entry: FREE
Address: Stoke Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS9 1FG
Westonbirt Arboretum
Location: Tetbury
About: Whatever the season, exploring its magical grounds will delight doggies and owners alike. Go in autumn when trees blaze with fiery colours and delicious natural aromas scent the air or stunning candy-coloured blooms and bluebell carpets in spring. A short drive from Bristol, Westonbirt Arboretum’s dog-friendly, it has levels of accessibility to suit a range of visitors. Dog bins and poo bags are available on-site and doggy water is available at the restaurant.
Entry: From £3
Address: Westonbirt, Tetbury GL8 8QS
Kings Weston house
Location: Kingsweston
About: People rave about Kings Weston House in North Bristol for our waggy friends. The landscape covers 300 acres of open and wooded areas, historic buildings and gorgeous gardens. Home to the oldest avenue of lime trees in Bristol, there’s also a dog and kiddy friendly café serving yummy breakfasts, and lunches. For exceptional views across the River Avon and Somerset towards Bristol, head for the Georgian viewing terrace at the top of the gardens.
Entry: N/A
Address: Kings Weston House, Kings Weston Ln, Kingsweston, Bristol BS11 0UR