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Blackdown Road Park

9 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Herring Gull
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Harlequin Ladybird, Hornet +33 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 77 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Watercatch Walk, TyntesfieldWalking route1.6 km

This circular walk is full of historical and natural interest. Watercatch walk takes you past an old single avenue of monkey puzzle trees, a summerhouse, Watercatch and old Second World War remains, before descending into a wooded combe and back along the

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Cadbury Camp Ramble, Bristol CountrysideWalking route3.2 km

Walk through the Somerset countryside & spot wildlife like the silver-washed fritillary butterfly & six-spot burnet moth. Encounter Cadbury Camp Iron Age hillfort & views across the Severn Estuary & Mendips. Uneven surface, gates, stiles & steep gradients

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:10Round tripLocal walking route
Loop WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Aust to Brean DownWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Cadbury Camp hill walk, Cadbury Camp, Bristol CountrysideWalking route4 km

Climb the hill behind Tickenham to discover the earthworks of Cadbury Camp Iron Age hillfort. Enjoy views across the Severn Estuary & Mendip Hills and look out for wildlife in this nature conservation area. Steep grassy ascent & descent via a rocky gully.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:20Round tripLocal walking route
The Downspublic footpath · 220 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 220 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Quantock Roadpublic footpath · 197 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 197 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Mendip Roadpublic footpath · 70 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 70 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

23 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 26 (Proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
Avon CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route 26Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
Northern PathCycling route
Named routeRef NPLocal cycle route
Clifton LinkCycling route
Named routeRef 334National Cycle Network
Middle PathCycling route
Named routeRef MPLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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