Whether you are in the quest to spot the evasive kingfisher, looking to adventure through a forest or indulge in a lovely picnic by a lake, we have compiled our favourite walks in and around Bristol.
Some highlights include Stokes Park Estate, a 108 hectare park dating back to the 14th century with a wooden sculpture trail, Page Park, a beautiful 1900s 19-acre park with an air raid shelter and an iconic four-sided clock and Leigh Woods, a two-square kilometre of ancient woodland with stunning views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge.
From the best park for a picnic beside a beautiful lake, to a magical park with a stunning castle and parks with unique architecture, here are our 12 best walks to soak up the sun and why they’re so great.
9. Eastville Park
The "people's park" is home to various bird species around the lake including swans, ducks and the occasional heron. There is also an Old Swimming Pool Garden, two playgrounds, three football pitches, a bookable tennis court and a bowling green among other facilities. | National World
10. Page Park
A stunning accessible park with a bandstand, play areas, cricket and football pitches, a sensory garden and table tennis and tennis courts to name some of its features. One of it's most iconic features is the four-side clock in the centre of the pavilion. | National World
11. Stoke Park Estate
One of the best parts of this park is its enchanting wooden sculpture trail scattered around Long Wood and Hermitage Wood in Stoke Park as well as the stunning views of Bristol from the fields in Purdown. There is a World War II anti-aircraft battery to explore, open fields and if you are lucky, you may spot some of the cows or goats grazing on the fields from April to November. | National World
12. St George's Park
One of the best locations for a picnic in Bristol. The accessible park has good transport links and a large man-made lake with fountains at the centre of the park, which is home to many wildlife including swans and ducks. There is also a play area, a large wheels park and a kiosk café to name a few of the facilities. | National World