Where to go · South Gloucestershire
Forest bathing at Three Brooks Nature Reserve
Three old bluebell woods, brooks and a lake in Bradley Stoke, linked by well-surfaced paths.
Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve runs through Bradley Stoke, between the town and the M4. Its core is three bluebell woods, Webb's Wood, Savage's Wood and Sherbourne's Brake, mainly oak, ash, hawthorn and hazel; Webb's Wood was coppiced in the past. Around them are brooks, ponds, rough grassland, old hedgerows, a lake and a community orchard, in all around 44 hectares.
This is a good easy-access choice. There are several entrances with well-surfaced paths, and more than 500m of woodland path was upgraded in 2019 and 2020. A gate behind the leisure centre gives mobility scooter users access to Savage's Wood, though a Radar key is needed to open it fully. The woods are at their best in spring when the bluebells are out.
Practical
- Managed by
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Terrain
- Well-surfaced paths, including upgraded woodland paths
- Nearest station
- Bristol Parkway, about 2 miles
- Opening and entry
- Open access, free
- Official page
- en.wikipedia.org
Last updated 4 November 2026. Paths, parking and access can change, so check before you visit. Spotted something out of date? Please let us know.
Guides nearby
Three guides within 15 miles of Three Brooks Nature Reserve
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Tris Rodriguez
Trees & Tranquility Forest Therapy
Bristol
UnclaimedTrained by Light Box
Private and one-to-onePublic group sessionsReferral and social prescribing
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Ava Maginnis
Greenleaf Therapy
Bristol
UnclaimedTrained by Light Box
Corporate and team daysPrivate and one-to-onePublic group sessions
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