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Vassalls Park & Duchess Pond
EasyOff-lead sections

Vassalls Park & Duchess Pond

Bristol, Bristol ·

Quick answer

Vassalls Park in Fishponds, Bristol is a council-owned green space centred on the historic Duchess Pond; dogs are generally welcome on leads or under close control near the pond and wildlife areas.

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Distance

1.4 miles

Easy

Difficulty

🐾

Off-lead

Yes

🚧

Stiles

None

🅿️

Parking

Limited

About this walk

A large green space in Fishponds built around the historic Oldbury Court/Vassalls estate, centred on Duchess Pond, a medieval fish pond now a haven for water voles, kestrels and other wildlife. Open grassland and pond-side paths make for an easy, interesting circular walk.

Terrain

Park pathsGrassPond side pathWoodland edge

🅿️ Parking

No dedicated car park; street parking in surrounding Fishponds residential streets.

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