Forests & woodlands · South West England
Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve
In or near Bristol.
Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lawrence Hill · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve is located in Bristol, City of, with the postcode BS5 8BP. The nearest railway station is Lawrence Hill, which is 2.1 km away. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Admission is free. Coordinates: 51.4551°, -2.5347°.
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Official information
Troopers Hill is a local nature reserve that offers stunning views of the River Avon and the city of Bristol. Visitors can enjoy the natural wildlife and participate in free guided tours organized by the Friends of Trooper's Hill.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Troopers Hill is a steep, southwest-facing hillside of pennant sandstone overlooking the River Avon in the St George district of Bristol, England. Managed by Bristol City Council and the volunteer Friends of Troopers Hill group, it was designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in 1995 and covers about 8.5 ha (21 acres). The reserve is noted for its industrial archaeology, including a Grade II-listed smelting chimney, and for heathland habitats that have developed on the acidic soils left by quarrying and mining. From 2007 to 2013, the site consistently received the Green Flag Award from Keep Britain Tidy.
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Background
History
The hill is within the area of the former King's Wood, a royal hunting forest, which was present here until at least the 17th century. Industrial use began in the late 18th century when copper smelting works were established on the riverside; the tall, slightly leaning brick chimney near the summit, built in the 1790s, vented the furnaces below. In the 19th century the hill was mined for coal and fireclay, and a second square chimney at the foot of the slope served an engine house working the coal seams. The volunteer group Friends of Troopers Hill was founded in 2003 to organise monthly conservation work parties, wildlife surveys and public events, operating under a management plan agreed…
Visiting
The hill is open at all times and reached via four pedestrian entrances on Troopers Hill Road or through Troopers Hill Field from Summerhill Terrace and Malvern Road. Way-marked paths allow for circular walks.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4551, -2.5347
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS5 8BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol East
- Nearest railway station
- Lawrence Hill — 2.1 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.bristol.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w86348575 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Troopers Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve?
- Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS5 8BP), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve?
- Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Lawrence Hill, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS5 8BP.
- Who owns Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve?
- Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve is owned by Bristol City Council.
- Is Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Lawrence Hill, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS5 8BP.