Located in the historic village of Frenchay, the 1.63 acres of land covering Frenchay Moor is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas in Bristol, is owned by National Trust and is located near Frenchay Common.
A section of Frenchay Moor, the Tuckett Field, is named after the Tuckett family who played an important role in the history of Frenchay.
Francis Tuckett (1803-1868) owned this open space and replaced the hedge with a sunken wall and ditch, known as a ha-ha, to open up the magnificent vista across to the woods on the other side of the river Frome.
His son, Francis Fox Tuckett (1834-1913) left the saddleback field, as it was then known, to the people of Frenchay for their enjoyment in perpetuity.
Frenchay Moor is occasionally occupied by grazing cattle and is connected to the Frome Valley Walkway, an 18-mile-long path which follows the River Frome between the River Avon in Bristol and the Cotswold Hills in South Gloucestershire, meaning that a walk can easily be extended to other fields and nature reserves.
The nearby Frenchay Common was home to the Frenchay Cricket Club from 1846 to 1950, and the Grace family were closely connected with the Club.
Nowadays the Common is host to the annual Frenchay Flower Show, the Cricket Day and, during the season, it is also a host for junior football teams. It is also used by Frenchay Primary School during their annual Sports Day but the activities do not intrude on other informal uses of the Common by the local community.
Here are 28 photos from our walk from Frenchay Common to Frenchay Moor:
1. Community Board
The community board next to the St John the Baptist Church parking gives information on the area and upcoming events.
2. Open Fields
Visitors can enjoy a selection of open fields around Frenchay Common which are perfect for a picnic on a sunny day or to walk the dog. There are also more open fields around Frenchay Moor, but the terrain is more hilly.
3. BBQ
There is a designated BBQ area within Frenchay Common.
4. Resting
There are collections of benches surrounding trees in Frenchay Common, which can cater for larger groups looking for a place to rest.