The Northern Slopes are a wild and beautiful area of South Bristol made up of four areas of green space between Knowle, Bedminster and Knowle West. They are a nature reserve where people and wildlife can thrive. Finding The Northern Slopes. The Slopes are shown on the map below. From left to right (West to East) the areas are known as Novers. The Northern Slopes are between Knowle, Knowle West and Bedminster in south Bristol and all offer spectacular views across the city. The Northern Slopes is made of three areas of green space known as: Wedmore Vale (or the Bommie) Glyn Vale; The Novers; The Bommie and Glyn Vale have, together, been designated as a Local Nature Reserve.
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The Northern Slopes is a nature reserve of three areas of green space with meadows, hedgerows and woods, located between Knowle, Knowle West and Bedminster in south Bristol and all offer spectacular views across the city. The Slopes support a variety of habitats including meadows, hedgerows and wooded areas that provide a haven for birds. The Northern Slopes are made up of three green spaces near to Knowle and Bedminster in South Bristol. Wedmore Vale (the Bommie) and Glyn Vale are designated Local Nature Reserves and home to many species of birds, slow worms, badgers and hedgehogs. There are wildflower meadows and woods with streams to explore, and if you make it the top, beautiful views over Bristol to the suspension bridge. The Northern Slopes Initiative www.northern-slopes-initiative.co.uk
[email protected] Bristol City Council Please report problems to: 0117 922 2000 The 'Bommie' LNR The background picture reproduces a section of the 1841 Bedminster Tithe Map. It shows open farmland apart from Lower Knowle Farm - Knowle, Windmill Hill and the Northern Slopes. South Bristol has some of the best semi-wild open spaces in the city in the form of the Northern Slopes, a succession of undeveloped spaces on the hillside between Bedminster and Knowle West. Beginning at Broad Walk in Knowle, take a wander through Redcatch Park, the view-commanding Perrett Park.
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Northern Slopes. A good variety of wildlife habitats make up Northern Slopes, with plenty to explore at the intersection between BS3 and BS4. Head up The Bommie with a picnic and take in scenic views of the city, have yourself a woodland and wildflower wander through Glyn Vale, or enjoy the open air of The Novers, taking note of life in and. The Northern Slopes is a nature reserve of three areas of green space with meadows, hedgerows and woods, located between Knowle, Knowle West and Bedminster in south Bristol and all offer spectacular views across the city. The Slopes support a variety of habitats including meadows, hedgerows and wooded areas that provide a haven for birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Bristol is fortunate to have these special reserves - they have so much to offer. This leaflet has been prepared to show you where they are,. Northern Slopes Grid ref: ST 596 702 Access: Entrance opposite The Park Centre - BS4 1DH There are multiple entrance points Buggy-friendly but steep slopes throughout Stockwood Open Space Former farmland on the edge of Bristol with meadows, hedgerows, ponds and woodland.. The Northern Slopes. Three areas of green space with meadows, hedgerows and woods. Troopers Hill. Hillside overlooking the River Avon with fantastic views of Bristol and much wildlife. Tell us about a problem with a form, page or Citizen Portal account.
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The Northern Slopes is a nature reserve of three areas of green space with meadows, hedgerows and woods, located between Knowle, Knowle West and… The Northern Slopes are between Knowle, Knowle West and Bedminster in south Bristol and all offer spectacular views across the city. The Northern Slopes is made of three areas of green space known as: The Bommie and Glyn Vale have, together, been designated as a Local Nature Reserve. The Slopes support a variety of habitats including meadows.
www.northern-slopes-initiative.co.uk The Slopes are four areas of green open space situated 3 kilometres to the south of the centre of Bristol. 132 GoodGymers have supported Northern Slopes Initiative with 54 tasks.Top supporters. Phill Stone. Bristol runner. David Head. Jason Thorne. Bristol runner. The Northern Slopes is an approximately two mile expanse of greenery that is rich in biodiversity and forms the slopes of Bedminster, hence the name. It is made up of three parks- the Novers Common, Glyn Vale and the Wedmore Vale. It offers loads of opportunities for bird watching, tennis, exercise, cycling and family picnics. It has a kids' playground too.
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The Northern Slopes are one of South Bristol's best-kept secrets - albeit you can see the dark green mini-forest on the hill from pretty much everywhere in the city centre. In January 2021, documents were submitted to Bristol City Council's planning portal, illustrating a scheme to build 157 dwellings on the privately-owned northern part of the Western Slopes. Housing giant Lovell Homes plans to build a mixture of houses and flats, set around two new access roads off Novers Hill.
