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Brandy Bottom Colliery, part of Parkfield Colliery

3 ha

📷 Chris Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

51.49219, -2.45960

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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
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit +60 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit +60 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown +89 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown +89 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 29 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
Frome Valley WalkwayWalking route29 km
Named routeRef FVWLength 29 kmLocal walking route
Community Forest PathWalking route72 km
Named routeRef CFPLength 72 kmLocal walking route
The DramwayWalking route15 km

The route of a 19th century tramway that carried coal from Coalpit Heath down to the River Avon

Named routeLength 15 kmLocal walking route
Cattybrook Road Northpublic footpath · 86 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 86 mSurface pavedPath type: unclassified
Bristol and Gloucestershire Railwaypublic footpath · 9 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 9 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
Bristol and Gloucestershire Railwaypublic footpath · 297 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 297 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
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Cycling

98 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Yate SpurCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Avon CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Avon Wiltshire Cycle LinkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Filton LinkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Bristol & Bath Railway PathCycling route
Named routeRef B&BRPLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Cattybrook Road Northbridleway · 20 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 20 mPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Brandy Bottom Colliery - horizontal engine house

📷 Chris Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Brandy Bottom Colliery - horizontal engine house

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🌱Oldbury Court Estate/Vassals ParkUrban park4.7 km→🏞️OLDBURY HALL ESTATECountry park4.8 km→🌱Page ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Page ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Oldbury Court EstateUrban park4.7 km→🌱Pomphrey Hill Open SpaceUrban park1.9 km→

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