1 MAGPIE BOTTOM Douglas Road Potters Wood Industrial Park Magpie Bottom, so called because of the families of magpies that Methodist New Horizans roost here, runs along the Stradbrook. There are several woodland Learning Centre John Cabot Courtney Courtney Road trails and overgrown paths in addition to the main pathways that Academy Primary
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8 Avon Valley Woodlands There are many pathways to explore through these woodlands. You may come across the ruins of old buildings, like the ‘powder Bees Key house’ at the bottom of Hencliff Wood, which housed dynamite TRAVEL BY TRAIN Pond for local quarries and the railway. Stone for the piers of the Clifton Suspension bridge was quarried here. Keynsham railway station is 5km south of Hanham. Trains go to Green Spaces Bus stops Car parks destinations including Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol Parkway, Electric vehicle 9 Weymouth, Warminster, Gloucester, Westbury, Reading and London Grassland Schools charging point Hanham Common Paddington. To get to the station, you can catch a bus from the Hanham + car parks The official village green for Hanham includes a children’s play area, ‘Blue Bowl’ bus stop on Hanham High Street or it’s a 15 minute cycle Court Footpath Woodland Places of shelter, pavilion, and football pitches. The Common is the venue for Gardens towards Shopping / retail from here. There are cycle storage facilities at the station; as well worship the annual fayre which features a dog show, stalls, car-boot sale, Towards Willsbridge as car parking, a ticket office, step-free access and shelters. Keynsham / Paved routes Shopping music, children’s fairground rides and vintage car display. Brislington (off-road) Bristol Temple Meads is 7km to the west and is an approximate Community Restaurants / Hanham Centres eating / drinking 30 minute cycle from Hanham High Street. The station offers mainline Lock 10 Unpaved routes Hanham Hall Park services to Taunton, Exeter, Gloucester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds (off-road) Food + drink This green space is home to Hanham Community Play Area and is Health Centre Playgrounds and Manchester. Steps good for dog walking, picnics and having a kick-about. CYCLE PARKing Regional Cycle On the map we have highlighted some of the local attractions that Post office Bike parking 11 REGIONAL CYCLE ROUTE 16 Route 16 Hanham Hills have lots of cycle parking available, but across the area there are Well-loved by local residents, this area is an important green-belt Bike parking Starting at Cribbs Causeway and following the Avon Ring Road around lots of places to park your bike – the vast majority of local attractions, 1/4 mile 1/2 mile space for wildlife and the surrounding community. There are a the north and eastern fringes of Bristol, Route 16 runs along the A4174, green spaces, amenities and schools have convenient cycle parking number of footpaths to meander along, with some leading passing through Hanham, and is labelled on the maps in this guide. and lots more is being added all the time. 100m 500m 1km towards woodland and longer walking routes. Every effort has been made to represent an accurate reflection of the area on this map. We apologise for anything we may have missed out. Information correct at time of printing April 2021.
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GET INVOLVED Get to know your neighbourhood Hanham Community Centre with this outdoor guide to HANHAM A safe and welcoming hub for the community which, through Friends of Avon Valley Woodlands its facilities and program of activities, enables local residents to Be part of this team of volunteers, who maintain, develop new skills and build friendships. Visit: hanhamcentre.org conserve and improve the woodland and nature reserve. Hanham is bursting with places for you to explore. Visit: hanhamabbots-pc.gov.uk/friends-of-avon-valley-woodlands Discover Online & Travelwest foavw Unfold to discover the best places to walk, cycle, view Hanham District Green Belt Visit travelwest.info/aroundyourway to view an interactive version Conservation Society nature, learn about local history, or just get from A to B. of this map online, where you can also access our range of free Join this society to play an active part in the conservation Friends of Hanham Hall Park offers, including free bus tickets, cycle training, expert guided of the green spaces of Hanham and the surrounding area. This group help with the preservation and conservation of the park as walks, electric vehicle tasters, motorcycle training, and much more. Visit: hanhamgreenbelt.co.uk a tranquil local haven. Email: [email protected] AccessING THE GREEN SPACES Visit travelwest.info – the one-stop website for travel information @HanhamGreenbelt hanhamgreenbelt.co.uk All the outdoor spaces highlighted on the map are free to enter and across the West of England. Friends of Hanham Mount open to the public at all times, except for allotments. Many of the Get in touch to help out with the preservation and promotion green spaces are wheelchair accessible. Friends of Hanham Abbots Conservation Area of the historic structure of Hanham Beacon. We’ve marked out some possible walking routes on the map, or you Help protect the unique area of Hanham Hills and beyond. This Email: [email protected] can search for recommended routes at oneyou.southglos.gov.uk/ group of volunteers are passionate about conserving the area for move-more/walking future generations. friendsofhanhamabbotsconservationarea Friends of Magpie Bottom Nature When visiting the parks, playgrounds and green spaces, remember to Reserve respect the area. Please put any litter in bins and clean up after your Friends of Cock Road Ridge Join in with practical conservation work and fundraising. dog. The Friends help to manage and improve both the wildlife and magpiebottom the amenities along the Ridge. Their informative website reveals the history of the local area. New members always welcome. Visit: cock-road-ridge.org.uk FriendsOfCockRoadRidge Get in touch Friends of Dundridge Park If you have any questions about transport in your area, or would like to learn more about the Around Your Way project, please This lively group is active in raising awareness of the park, email the Travelwest team at: [email protected] fundraising, and involving the community in local events. groups/FriendsofDundridgePark We are also able to post printed copies of the latest bus timetable information and additional copies of this guide. MOATivation Lend a hand to this group of volunteers who run work days and This map was produced by Around Your Way, litter picks around Barrs Court Moated Park. BarrsCourtMoat a South Gloucestershire Council and Travelwest project.