Serene nature preserve for walking, biking & bird watching amid grasslands & riverside scenery.
Great inner-city reserve. I have walked the trail (and it's many variations) a few times now. My eldest (11) and I are intending to do a nice walk across Alney Island to Over, where we shall reward ourselves with a carvery! My youngest (3) and I regularly walk the shortest circular route (approx. 1 mile). It was a bit under-loved on our last visit, with graffiti on a couple of signs and litter on the last stretch of path. However, the beauty of Alney Island is that it is a nature reserve in the heart of a city. Sadly, whilst not right, these things tend to happen more regularly in cities than in rural areas. There were no cows on our recent travels (Much to my son's disappointment. Although walkers should anticipate there being so) and we parked at Castle Meads Car Park (although the walk can be accessed from numerous points).
The Google map directions lead to a locked road off a dual carriage way that cannot be accessed. Very disappointed that there did not appear to be an alternative route to follow and the nearest car park on maps closed an hour before we had arrived. Unable to visit.
Raw countryside and wetlands right next to city centre. So lucky to have this green space here. Love watching the Severn bore here where the river divides. Though the council are planning 300 more houses on the flood plain. Sounds like a recipe for disaster after 2007 floods. Existing home owners will suffer consequences.
Was hoping for some clear dark skies but unfortunately the rugby club and another buildings lights ruined my night of stargazing. Would be nice if there was a small space where there are no lights. Quite scary at 2am very dark very cold and lots of wildlife.
Good place for walking, biking and watching Severn Bore
Never been here before, but took my girls here for a little bike ride, terrible idea. Overgrown, rubbish everywhere........just a mess, avoid at all costs.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
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Great inner-city reserve. I have walked the trail (and it's many variations) a few times now. My eldest (11) and I are intending to do a nice walk across Alney Island to Over, where we shall reward ourselves with a carvery! My youngest (3) and I regularly walk the shortest circular route (approx. 1 mile). It was a bit under-loved on our last visit, with graffiti on a couple of signs and litter on the last stretch of path. However, the beauty of Alney Island is that it is a nature reserve in the heart of a city. Sadly, whilst not right, these things tend to happen more regularly in cities than in rural areas. There were no cows on our recent travels (Much to my son's disappointment. Although walkers should anticipate there being so) and we parked at Castle Meads Car Park (although the walk can be accessed from numerous points).
The Google map directions lead to a locked road off a dual carriage way that cannot be accessed. Very disappointed that there did not appear to be an alternative route to follow and the nearest car park on maps closed an hour before we had arrived. Unable to visit.
Raw countryside and wetlands right next to city centre. So lucky to have this green space here. Love watching the Severn bore here where the river divides. Though the council are planning 300 more houses on the flood plain. Sounds like a recipe for disaster after 2007 floods. Existing home owners will suffer consequences.
Was hoping for some clear dark skies but unfortunately the rugby club and another buildings lights ruined my night of stargazing. Would be nice if there was a small space where there are no lights. Quite scary at 2am very dark very cold and lots of wildlife.
Good place for walking, biking and watching Severn Bore
Never been here before, but took my girls here for a little bike ride, terrible idea. Overgrown, rubbish everywhere........just a mess, avoid at all costs.
