Northern Slopes
The Northern Slopes are made up of three green spaces near to Knowle and Bedminster in South Bristol. Wedmore Vale (the Bommie) and Glyn Vale are designated Local Nature Reserves and home to many species including bats, birds, slow worms, badgers and hedgehogs. There are wildflower meadows and woods with streams to explore, and if you make it the top, beautiful views over Bristol to the suspension bridge. Keep a look out for birds of prey soaring across the skyline.
Location: The Northern Slopes Nature Reserve, Daventry Road, Bristol, BS4 1DQ
Concerned about something at the site? You can report any issues directly to the landowner Bristol City Council here - Report a problem in a park or open space - bristol.gov.uk
Comma Butterfly, (c) Vaughn Matthews
A Winter's Day, The Northern Slopes, (c) Steph Sharkey
Step Building with the Wild Cats & Glynn Vale Heroes, The Northern Slopes, (c) Rosie Maple
How to Lead a Guided Nature Walk Training Day, The Northern Slopes, (c) Rob Carmier
The Bommie, Northern Slopes, (c) Alex Dommett
Goldenrod & Honey bee, Northern Slopes, (c) Alex Dommett
Rosebay Willowherb, The Northern Slopes, (c) Julia Tutton
Get involved: The Northern Slopes Initiative is a group of volunteers seeking to maintain, conserve and enhance the Northern Slopes. They have big ambitions as to how the Slopes can be a nature reserve for the health and well-being of people and wildlife. Find out more here.
On Facebook? Why not join The Northern Slopes group for wildlife sightings, opportunities and updates. Or join BS4 Wildlife Group for wildlife spots and nature-friendly ideas across the area.
Wildlife monitoring is a great way to support local wildlife sites! Find out more about wildlife monitoring and how it helps protect nature on our blog here. You can also contact nature.parks@bristol.gov.uk for further support to monitor a range of species and explore options for wildlife monitoring across the city here.
Get the most from your visit with downloadable maps and resources below:
Northern Slopes Map, (c) Rebecca Howard
Team Wilder, Illustration by Hannah Bunn
Want to do something for nature in your community? Find top tips, advice, and resources from people doing fantastic things for people and wildlife across the region as part of Team Wilder here