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Arlington Garden

1 ha

📷 Adrian Dust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifePicnicBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.45844, -2.61270

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Spicer+Cole — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidPicnic spot

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +55 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +55 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Hornet Hoverfly +73 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Hornet Hoverfly +73 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Anomalous Bristle-moss, Rock Pocket-moss, Common Feather-moss +33 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Anomalous Bristle-moss, Rock Pocket-moss, Common Feather-moss +33 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

café, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Severn Way (3) Worcester to BristolWalking route153 km
Named routeRef SW (3)Length 153 kmRegional walking route
Samaritans Way South WestWalking route166 km
Named routeLength 166 kmRegional walking route
Bristol Triangular City WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Community Forest PathWalking route72 km
Named routeRef CFPLength 72 kmLocal walking route
Meridian Valepublic footpath · 61 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 61 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

259 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41National Cycle Network
Avon CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Malago GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef MGWLocal cycle route
Filton LinkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Bristol & Bath Railway PathCycling route
Named routeRef B&BRPLocal cycle route
Festival WayCycling route
Named routeRef FWLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Super Nova TrailMountain bike route
Named routeIncline down
Nova TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

📷 Adrian Dust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Brunel Open SpaceUrban park1.6 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Brandon Hill ParkUrban park700 m→🌱Royal Fort GardenUrban park700 m→🌱Clifton DownUrban park1.3 km→🌱Castle ParkUrban park1.7 km→

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