Located near a former airfield in south Bristol is the hidden gem that is Hengrove Mounds.
A path off Hengrove Park near the play park takes you up to the nature reserve, which has a beautiful view of Dundry Hill.
From the late 1950s, the area between the busy Hengrove Way and Whitchurch Lane was used as a landfill site and became known as ‘the dumps’.
It is now a wildlife haven full of meadows, grasses, plants and insects - but many local people don’t even know it’s there.
In March 2023, goats were added to the nature reserve to maintain the scrubland, making the space even more delightful to visit.
From the late 1950s, the area between the busy Hengrove Way and Whitchurch Lane was used as a landfill site and became known as ‘the dumps’.
5. Bench
A bench gives you a chance to take in the breathtaking views | Charlie Watts
6. More steps
More steps take you down to explore around the reserve | Charlie Watts
7. Walk
The walk around the mounds is like being transported to the countryside | Charlie Watts
8. Goat enclosure
A gate takes you into where the goats are kept | Charlie Watts