Ridge Wood - Home Page

This Local Nature Reserve in South Gloucestershire is a great place for everyone to explore the beauty of nature. The Wood has a fascinating history and some mysterious old features.
See the treats you have in store - go on a virtual tour
Walking in the woods? - Click the weather button first!
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A big thank you to all who attended this year's event and we hope that you enjoyed it as much as the FoRW did.

Competition & Raffle Results:

Ist Prize: Fabulous Cake. Many thanks to Suzanne for donating this.
Winner: Chris from Winterbourne ( Number 83 )

2nd Prize: Bird Box - Winner: Jan from Yate ( Number 14 )

3rd Prize: Bottle of Wine - Winner: Christine from Yate ( Number 46 )

Guess the Jelly Babies
There were 533 in the jar. Nearest guess goes to Roz from Yate with 525!

Name that Dog
Name matched was Felix, won by Olivia from Yate

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Help the Friends of Ridge Wood
Join in the fun! Help the Friends of Ridge Wood manage this much valued, wildlife-rich woodland. All are welcome - we work hard but still find time for a party or two!

Click here to find out how to get involved.

How well do you know your wildlife?
Think you're a twitcher or a plant expert? Still fumbling with your fungi or baffled by butterflies? Find out in our interactive quizzes.

Picture Galleries
Choose your own images on different topics or mix them up! Present day, times past, quarrying/geology, wildlife and maps old and new.

Teachers!
There's some great material that you can download before, after, or for use on, a field trip to Ridge Wood - it's great whatever the season. Don't miss the wildlife pictures, helpful notes, survey sheets and safari plans to make up or adapt: KS1, KS2

Have you been to Forest School?
This inspirational process offers children, young people and adults regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences. Find out about training and what's happening in the local area.
Tel: 01454 863595 or email: naturalenvironment@southglos.gov.uk

Dates for your diary

Click on the News & Events tab for the updated list.

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