Wapley Bushes Local Nature Reserve is just south of Yate, near Bristol, in the West of England.
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NEWS UPDATES
New Summer Strolls – guided walks
Wapley Bushes Conservation Group is organising two guided walks in July:
Saturday 17 July 10.30 – Bees Needs Week – FREE guided walk
Find out how the Orchard for the Future Project is benefiting bees, birds, fruit and flowers on Dodington Parish Council’s land at Wapley Common.
Saturday 31 July 10.30 – Love Parks Week – FREE guided walk
The biggest challenge for the woodlands at Wapley Bushes Local Nature Reserve is Ash Dieback Disease. This walk through the woodlands will show you how to recognise Ash Dieback Disease and how you could help with replanting.
Online booking before these events is essential because of COVID. Please do not come along without booking.
Click here for full details and booking links.
Ash Dieback Disease tree surgery
Major tree surgery works were carried out last winter to deal with Ash Dieback Disease. The Centenary Wood area is still closed off until our contractors can get machinery in to remove the stumps and get rid of the deep ruts. This is planned to take place in September. We will then move on to major replanting. Please check out our Ash Dieback Disease page.
Wapley Bushes Local Nature Reserve – a warm welcome
This area of woodlands and meadows is a haven for wildlife. Please enjoy the views and the peace and quiet. Visitors of all ages are welcome to explore the Reserve – look for secret places like the Lower Pond hidden in a copse, and the Dragon Tree on the Lower Path in the Ancient Woodland.
The Reserve is owned by Dodington Parish Council and managed in partnership with Wapley Bushes Conservation Group. The Reserve was set up in 1992.
Wapley Bushes Conservation Group holds regular workdays and always welcomes new volunteers – there is something for everyone, and it’s a very friendly group. The Conservation Group is affiliated to Avon Wildlife Trust, and can tell you about other local nature areas and volunteering opportunities.
Enjoy your visit and please come back soon.
Telephone contacts
Wapley Bushes Conservation Group
01454 315851 or 01454 313055
Dodington Parish Council
01454 866546