South Purdown is a nature conservation area and important wildlife corridor that is valued by the local community. It is used for running, walking, sports, picnics, wildlife observation, photography, and other activities by over 50 families, local school children, and running clubs. However, the area is proposed for development which would make it inaccessible for those with disabilities and difficult for emergency vehicles. Developing South Purdown would eliminate an important green space that is within an 18 minute walk of neighborhoods that are currently underserved in this regard.

1. Save South Purdown
Nature conservation area and important wildlife corridor

2. Proposed
development
 This map shows
proposed
development of
South Purdown
 Steep inclines
make this site
inaccessible for
people with a
physical disability
and
 Difficult for
emergency
vehicles to access

3. Bristol’s Parks and Green Space Strategy
 Natural green
space is most
valued by the
community
 Distance standard
– the area is within
an 18 minute walk
 Lockleaze and
Horfield
neighbourhoods are
underserved by this
type of green space

4. Running, walking,
football, rounders
and other sports
Picnics and
community
gatherings
Wildlife observation
and education
Photography and art
Historic landscape
study
Yoga, meditation
and mental health
We value South Purdown
Asset of community
value (2015)

5. Purdown picnics, summer 2015
Open space enjoyed by all

6. Purdown picnics
 Over 50 families
joined the picnic,
rain or shine
 Children played
informal games
 A large tree
provided shade
and shelter
 Community
events like this
bring people
together

7. Local school children
Glenfrome primary school
children enjoy picnics and
outdoor team activities
Glenfrome is a green flag
school. Children lead the
school’s eco-committee

8. Purdown Pursuit 10k race 2015
Open space used for sports by many groups

9. Sporting
community
 Organised by the
Town and
Country Harriers
in 2014 and 2015
 100 people in 16
running clubs
across Bristol
Gloucester and
Somerset
participated
 Race covered
Purdown and
Stoke Park

10. Wildlife walks with Steve England
Wildlife discovery and education

11. Wildflower
meadow home to
protected species
on Purdown
 Seven species of
bees
 Slow worms
 Song thrush
 Bats

12. Community engagement
Photography exhibition at Eastville Library

13. Community engagement
Litter pick several times a year

14. Historic interest
 1425 part of the
Heath House
estate
 Farmed by the
Cotterell Dormer
family until 1930s
 Bristol City
Council owned
from 1938 as a
public open space

15. Historic interest
Müller orphanage - the annual outing

16. Purdown, late 1800s
Müller orphans enjoy tea on Purdown

17. Save South Purdown
For future generations