Events on Troopers Hill in November

Troopers Hill is a local nature reserve, owned by Bristol Parks. It is on a hillside overlooking the River Avon that has been quarried and mined in the past. The hill contains a fascinating mix of history, wild plants and animals. With heather and broom, rocky crags, spoil heaps and gullies,stunning views and two listed chimneys, Troopers Hill is one of the most spectacular wildlife spots in the city.

November
Saturday, 1 Morning Work Party 10am

Sunday, 2 - A Nature in the City Event - Fungi Foray 10.30am
Join expert Justin Smith in a hunt for mushrooms, toadstools and other fungi on Troopers Hill.

Thursday, 13 Meeting 7.15pm

Venue

Troopers Hill Nature Reserve, St George

Dates

Date 1 Nov 2008 - 13 Nov 2008

Road Directions

Troopers Hill is in St. George, east Bristol, between the A431 Air Balloon Road and Crews Hole Road. These roads are linked by Troopers Hill Road, from which there are four pedestrian entraces to the site. The lowest is close to the junction with Crews Hole Road and gives easy access to or from the river Avon Trail. The nearest entrance to Air Balloon Road is at the corner of Greendown.

Public Transport Directions

By Bus from Bristol:
44 (Centre - Park Estate via Hanham Common)
44A (Centre - Cherry Gardens via Hanham Common)
45 (Centre - Cherry Gardens via Hanham)
332 (Bristol-Bath via Hanham, Longwell Green, Bitton, Kelston)

By Bus from Hanham and Bath:
44 (Park Estate - Centre via Hanham Common)
44A (Cherry Gardens - Centre via Hanham Common)
45 (Cherry Gardens - Centre via Hanham)
332 (Bath - Bristol via Kelson, Bitton, Longwell Green, Hanham).

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In countryside
• Outdoor Event

Accessibility

• On Bus Route

Establishment Features

• Cater for groups