Pur Down

If you live in Horfield, Purdown is a vital stretch of greenery running from Muller Road (near Ikea) right the way down to the M32.
It’s a well-​used area but with plenty of space never to feel crowded, and it’s a known local haven for wildlife, with wooded areas and fields.
It’s popular with people walking, jogging and exercising their dogs, but wear your wellies if you go down there after it’s been raining because it can get really mashed up and muddy.

Acres of field and woodland which stretch between two landmarks of east Bristol — the BT Tower and the big yellow mansion that is Dower House. There is also a section called South Purdown which goes down to Muller Road (the big road heading away from Ikea). There is some debate about the future of this section — follow the action group Friends of Purdown for news about that

This is great dog walking country, as you will find muddy paths, hills, woods, rabbits and other dogs (but you can avoid contact if you don’t want to see anyone else very easily). You do have to watch out for joggers if your dog likes moving objects and nearer the houses you may catch kids on bikes/​quads kicking about in the evening.