This serene and tranquil spot is a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers. The pond is surrounded by lush greenery and walking trails, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll around the pond, enjoying the sights and sounds of the natural world. The pond itself is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, fish, and other aquatic creatures. On a sunny day, the pond's calm waters reflect the surrounding landscape, creating a sense of symmetry and harmony.
Very peaceful and beautiful place for walks to have a mindfulness and some relaxing time. Many ducks and swans to admire nature close encounter with nature kids really enjoyed.
A lovely area to walk around to see different types of wildlife. My son and I particularly like the heron that is in residence! If you're not local, parking can be an issue. I recommend parking further out and walking in. Don't be dismayed if approaching from Saintbridge Surgery side (as I did on my first visit), the path continues onwards and around the entire pond. The balancing pond is not just comprised of the wooded area.
A peaceful retreat and nature reserve that hides away between two housing areas about 2 miles from Gloucester City centre. Take a stroll along the footpaths that border the balancing ponds and keep a keen lookout for a variety of birds, flowers and other wildlife. Perhaps you might spot a heron, an egret or even a kingfisher if you are quiet and patient. Usually you will see ducks and some swans. The path leads past the ponds and alongside the small river twyver where there are many allotments, then back round to the other side of the ponds. Many flora can be seen here as the sun shines through the trees.
It's only a small area but packed with wildlife that live in and around the pond There are benches but no tables or childrens play areas There is a meadow field nearby which is popular The whole area is good for families and dog walkers.
Cycle here several times with my grandchildren, they are more interested in seeing the rats.
Such a calming and beautiful walk with the dogs....Love this little nature reserve hidden in a city!...
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
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Very peaceful and beautiful place for walks to have a mindfulness and some relaxing time. Many ducks and swans to admire nature close encounter with nature kids really enjoyed.
A lovely area to walk around to see different types of wildlife. My son and I particularly like the heron that is in residence! If you're not local, parking can be an issue. I recommend parking further out and walking in. Don't be dismayed if approaching from Saintbridge Surgery side (as I did on my first visit), the path continues onwards and around the entire pond. The balancing pond is not just comprised of the wooded area.
A peaceful retreat and nature reserve that hides away between two housing areas about 2 miles from Gloucester City centre. Take a stroll along the footpaths that border the balancing ponds and keep a keen lookout for a variety of birds, flowers and other wildlife. Perhaps you might spot a heron, an egret or even a kingfisher if you are quiet and patient. Usually you will see ducks and some swans. The path leads past the ponds and alongside the small river twyver where there are many allotments, then back round to the other side of the ponds. Many flora can be seen here as the sun shines through the trees.
It's only a small area but packed with wildlife that live in and around the pond There are benches but no tables or childrens play areas There is a meadow field nearby which is popular The whole area is good for families and dog walkers.
Cycle here several times with my grandchildren, they are more interested in seeing the rats.
Such a calming and beautiful walk with the dogs....Love this little nature reserve hidden in a city!...
