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Backstones Open Space

1 ha

📷 Mike Faherty · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.36096, -2.35290

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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
  • ☕The Hub Cafe — 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 parkingCaféParkingPicnic spot

Best for

8 activities

Picnic day out

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

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackcap, Robin, Woodpigeon +51 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackcap, Robin, Woodpigeon +51 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper +94 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper +94 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hemlock Water-dropwort, Common Chickweed, Green Alkanet +38 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Hemlock Water-dropwort, Common Chickweed, Green Alkanet +38 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

café, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Bath Skyline WalkWalking route9.6 km

An elevated clockwise circular with panoramic views of the Bath landscape. The contrast of the city, so close to this rural haven, has earned the area World Heritage Site status. Roads, surfaced paths, steep hills, a rocky uneven section, steps & a stile.

Named routeRef BSLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:30-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Limestone LinkWalking route58 km
Named routeRef LLLength 58 kmRegional walking route
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km

Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.

Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
Cotswold WayWalking route164 km
Named routeRef CWLength 164 kmNational walking route
Shepherd's Walkpublic footpath · 586 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 586 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
Bramble Waypublic footpath · 141 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 141 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Rock Lanepublic footpath · 116 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 116 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

140 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Bath Two Tunnels CircuitCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
Named routeRef WCLength 155 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24National Cycle Network
Bristol & Bath Railway PathCycling route
Named routeRef B&BRPLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Colliers WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Combe Down, Bradford Road

📷 Mike Faherty · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Combe Down, Bradford Road

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✦PRIOR PARKHistoric site900 m→🌱Royal Victoria ParkUrban park3.2 km→✦Royal Victoria ParkHistoric site3.2 km→✦CLAVERTON MANORHistoric site3.3 km→🌱Linear ParkUrban park2.1 km→🌱Linear ParkUrban park2.1 km→

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