On the edge of Fishponds and Speedwell, the two-hectare Coombe Brook Valley (locally known as The Gossie) is a haven for birds, mammals and insects.
Foxes, badgers and rabbits, woodpeckers and even a couple of green parakeets have been seen living in the valley which is comprised of wooded areas alongside a stream; mainly hazel, oak and sycamore. There is also a grassland meadow area further uphill.
The Coombe Brook Valley is a Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI) and is owned by Bristol City Council, and partly managed by BCC and the Avon Wildlife Trust with the support of the Friends of Coombe Brook Valley.
Unfortunately, the paths are all made of dirt and include stairs, making the valley not wheelchair or buggy-friendly.
Coombe Playground can be found near the top of the valley.
Here are 22 photos from our visit to Coombe Brooks Valley:
9. More steps
More steps by Atlas Close lead back to Coombe Brook Valley. | adriana amor
10. Narrow path
Watch out, the path near the start of the stream becomes quite narrow and a one-way system needs to be used if you bump into other visitors. | adriana amor
11. Open fields
Visitors can enjoy a selection of open fields which are perfect for a picnic on a sunny day or to walk the dog. | adriana amor
12. Orchard
We struggled to find the orchard marked in the Avon Wildlife Trust's Map of Coombe Brook Valley, but eventually, we found the small path by Holly Lodge Road, just before reaching Alcove Close, to be the easiest to access the orchard. | adriana amor