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Weston Big Wood - Grassland

1 ha
WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

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
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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 — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +45 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +45 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Slender Speedwell, Argentinian Vervain, Stag's-horn Sumach +41 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Slender Speedwell, Argentinian Vervain, Stag's-horn Sumach +41 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Raspberry, Thyme-leaved Speedwell, Hazel +3 more foraging species

Varies

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: National Cycle Network Route 26 (Proposed)

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 29 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
Underwood Roadpublic footpath · 15 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 15 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Weston Wood Roadpublic footpath · 53 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 53 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

42 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
Festival WayCycling route
Named routeRef FWLocal cycle route
Kennaway PathCycling route
Named routeRef KPLocal cycle route
Northern PathCycling route
Named routeRef NPLocal cycle route

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