Located between Conham River Park and Trooper's Hill near Hanham, on the border of St George, Dundridge Park and Conham Vale offer many varied picturesque walks.
The land was originally part of Kingswood Forest and later formed part of Dundridge farm with the farmhouse located behind the buildings that are now changing rooms.
In 1940, the land was bought by Bristol Corporation for use as a public park and recreation ground and during WWII, the fields were used for food production.
There is a free car park by Dundridge Park and the large, flat park has a play area which was revamped and extended in 2016 and football pitches, and is home to the Nicholas Wanderers AFC.
The Conham Vale woodland borders the park; a steep sloping woodland that used to be a quarry, now abundant with wildlife and bluebells in the spring.
The park is owned by Bristol City Council and maintained with the collaboration of the Friends of Dundridge Park.
Here are 28 photos from our visit to Conham Vale and Dundridge Park:
1. Entrance by Lower Conham Vale
One of the entrances to Conham Vale. If travelling from the centre, the 44 Citylines leaves visitors about an 18-minute walk away from this entrance, the 45 Citylines a 21-minute walk away and the 36 a 29-minute walk away.
2. Conected
There is a path connecting Dundridge Park and Conham Vale to Conham River Park which can be an extension to your walk.
3. Industrial Past
The industrial history is visible on the cliff sides that were quarried at the nature reserve.
4. Conham River Car Park
Visitors can park in the nearby Conham River Park to access Conham Vale. The free car park can be accessed through Conham Road and is open from 7am to 9pm in winter time and from 7am to 10pm in the summertime.