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Downfield Play Area

1 ha

📷 Lewis Clarke · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.41309, -2.51039

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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
  • ☀️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
ParkingPlayground

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Wren +64 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Wren +64 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

Insect spotting

Insects — Glow-worm, Banded Demoiselle, White-legged Damselfly +17 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Glow-worm, Banded Demoiselle, White-legged Damselfly +17 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 21 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
Three Peaks WalkWalking route27 km
Named routeLength 27 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Two Rivers WayWalking route32 km

Congresbury to Keynsham

Named routeRef 2RWLength 32 kmRegional walking route
Bristol Triangular City WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Community Forest PathWalking route72 km
Named routeRef CFPLength 72 kmLocal walking route
Dartmouth Walkpublic footpath · 47 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 47 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
Dartmouth Walkpublic footpath · 196 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 196 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
Lincoln Closepublic footpath · 85 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 85 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
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Cycling

105 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Avon CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Bristol & Bath Railway PathCycling route
Named routeRef B&BRPLocal cycle route
Whitchurch WayCycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
East West City Centre ConnectorCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Keynsham : Kelston Road

📷 Lewis Clarke · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Keynsham : Kelston Road

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Keynsham Memorial ParkUrban park1 km→🌱Keynsham Memorial ParkUrban park1.1 km→🌱Redcatch ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Old Vicarage GreenUrban park900 m→🌱Saltwell Valley Open SpaceUrban park3.3 km→🦉EASTWOOD FARMNature reserve3.6 km→

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