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Kilkenny Fields

12 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome12 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Carrion Crow
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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· FreePicnic spot

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Carrion Crow, Black-headed Gull +76 more · last seen 2026; Coastal cliffs — seabirds and cliff-nesting species

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Carrion Crow, Black-headed Gull +76 more · last seen 2026; Maritime cliff and slope priority habitat

Free

Picnic day out

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Hornet, Marmalade Hoverfly +20 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Aust to Brean Down; Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Aust to Brean Down

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 59 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
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
Briary Roadpublic footpath · 17 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 17 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

28 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
Clifton LinkCycling route
Named routeRef 334National Cycle Network
Middle PathCycling route
Named routeRef MPLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route383 m
Named routeRef 26Length 383 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

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