“the barren and quarried hill, with its yellow spots of broom, and its purple shade of heath”
(Elisabeth Emra 1830)

“the big chimney was cool”
(young visitor 2010)

Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve
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Troopers Hill is a haven for wildlife in east Bristol only 3 miles from the City Centre.

Explore this website to find information about the reserve including its history and wildlife. Troopers Hill Field and Troopers Hill Woods are adjacent areas in which we also have an interest.

Having read about the hill we hope you will visit; come to one of our events; join one of our work parties or explore the hill yourself.

How to Get to Troopers Hill

Bing Maps Bird's Eye View

Troopers Hill News & Views, our discussion forum has the latest news and is your chance to have a say.

For details of other Local Nature Reserves and wildlife spaces in Bristol and the surrounding area see our Avon Valley or Nature in the City pages.

Friends of Troopers Hill are members of the St George Neighbourhood Partnership.

The Friends of Troopers Hill aim to:
- Provide a friendly community focus for people who care about Troopers Hill.
- Carry out practical conservation work to help look after Troopers Hill.
- Organise public events such as walks and talks.
- Work with Bristol Parks to make sure Troopers Hill is well looked after.

More information:
Our Newsletter “The Hill” - 2010 Events Programme - Site Information Leaflets
Interpretation Board - Bristol City Council GIS Map - Contact Details

Mine Shaft Subsidence - July 2010

A crater near the top of the hill has been fenced off while Bristol City Council investigate some subsidence. This is thought to be due to old mine workings collapsing. Excavations are needed to check whether there is a danger of any further collapse. More Information >>

For your own safety please do not enter the fenced area.

If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive our Newsletter, which is produced four times a year, please send your name and address to . To save costs we prefer to use email, but we are also happy to deliver printed copies.

The Friends of Troopers Hill does not charge membership fees and does not have a formal membership. Our meetings and events are open to everyone with an interest in Troopers Hill or its surroundings. A copy of the Friends of Troopers Hill Constitution (as revised at the 2007 AGM) can be downloaded here: Friends of Troopers Hill Constitution.

Troopers Hill Local Nature Reserve is owned by Bristol City Council and managed by Bristol Parks. The Friends of Troopers Hill work in partnership with Bristol Parks through the Area Parks Manager, Jamie Roberts and Community Parks Officer, Gary Brentnall. Bristol Parks' Community Park Keeper, Julian is on site on an average of 2 days per week.

Bristol City Council have also provided support for our 2010 events through the Community Festival and Event Fund.

Friends of Troopers Hill is an active member of the Bristol Parks Forum an umbrella organisation for community park groups and organisations in the city with an interest in their local parks and green spaces.

www.bristol.gov.uk/parks
www.bristolparksforum.org.uk