We are lucky to live in a beautiful area with so many special sites. Public rights of way, including public footpaths and bridleways, criss-cross the parish and provide a great opportunity to explore the great outdoors on your doorstep. For queries or to report a problem, please contact South Gloucestershire Council.
Wickwar’s Local Nature Action Plan
Wickwar has it’s very own LNAP, to encourage the community to help our local nature’s recovery and to also to nurture, create and join-up places that help nature to thrive. You can read the latest version of the Action Plan here:
Wickwar Nature & Remembrance Trails
Wickwar environmental action group (WEAG) and Andrea Wheal of Inglestone Design – Garden & Landscape Design, have produced two ‘Nature & Remembrance’ walking trail maps suitable for all ages and abilities. The short and long routes capture historical and natural sites of interest in Wickwar and the local countryside, including the stunning VE Day 75th Anniversary bench (pictured). Head to the Town Hall on the High Street to start your walk, where you will find a copy of both trails displayed on the noticeboard. You can also download the maps from the links below.
Wickwar Nature & Remembrance Trail short route
Wickwar Nature & Remembrance Trail long route
Public Rights of Way
Here is a map showing the footpaths in the Parish Wickwar Footpaths
For a hard copy map please contact the Parish Clerk via the Contact page.
Lower Woods Nature Reserve
Between Wickwar and Hawkesbury Upton, Lower Woods is one of the largest ancient woodlands in the south-west of England, and a stretch of the Little Avon river runs through the nature reserve. There are three way-marked walking routes suitable for people and dogs. You can walk from the village or there is car-parking onsite. For more information visit the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust website. www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/nature-reserves/lower-woods
Nearby walking routes
For information on nearby circular and long-distance walks, visit the walking section of the One You South Gloucestershire website, where you can download a series of pdf leaflets.
oneyou.southglos.gov.uk/move-more/walking