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The Northern Slopes
ModerateOff-lead sections

The Northern Slopes

Bristol, Bristol ·

Quick answer

The Northern Slopes is a council-designated nature reserve of linked green spaces in south Bristol; no official site-specific dog policy is published, so Bristol's general park and PSPO rules apply.

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Distance

1.5 miles

Moderate

Difficulty

🐾

Off-lead

Yes

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Stiles

None

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Parking

Available

About this walk

A council nature reserve in south Bristol made up of three linked green spaces - Wedmore Vale (the Bommie), Glyn Vale and The Novers - with meadows, hedgerows and pockets of woodland across steep, hilly ground. A quieter, off-the-beaten-track dog walk with good views from the viewpoint near St Barnabas Church.

Terrain

Nature reserveMeadowHedgerow🌳WoodlandSteep slopes

🅿️ Parking

Street parking nearby, or the car parks at The Park, Daventry Road (BS4 1DQ) and Knowle West Health Park, Downton Road (BS4 1DQ) during opening hours.

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