Wapley Bushes Local Nature Reserve, near Yate and Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire.


The Nature Reserve is run by the Wapley Bushes Conservation Group, a small group of volunteers.

Friday, August 31, 2018

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Sunbathing fox


Seen in the farmer's field next to Wapley Bushes Local Nature Reserve this afternoon.

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Wapley Bushes Local Nature Reserve Workday - Sunday 9 September

We shall be undertaking the annual stream clearance and other reserve maintenance walk on this autumn workday. Please wear stout footwear.

Meet at the Shire Way entrance to the woodland, south Yate, BS37 8US, 10.00am.

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Bicycle Safari - Discover local nature on two wheels with expert Ian McGuire.- Sunday 2 September

Family friendly, under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. Bicycle Safari sets off at 11.00 am from Riverside car park next to Yate Cinema BS37 4AY. Meet from 10.15 am for briefing and to check bikes.

Organised by the Joint Cycleway Group with bike checks and riding hints from South Glos Council's "Dr Bike" team".

Thursday, August 09, 2018

Ridge Woods Forest Fun Time - Thursday 23rd August

Return of this popular family woodland event, suitable for accompanied children up to age 11.

Forest Trail, Woodland Crafts, free entry, refreshments

Trail starts at Jubilee Gardens Entrance from 2:00 pm - please see map of woods here


Sorry, no dogs at this event.