Easy to miss if you didn’t know it was there, Oldbury Court Estate and Snuff Mills are situated behind a residential area in the city. Perfect for dog-walkers in need of wheel-friendly paths and child entertainment, this green Bristol gem has plenty of flat footpaths, woodland, riverside walks and bird and squirrel life, as well as on and off lead areas for pooches. There’s also a fantastic playground for kids and a snack kiosk selling coffee, snacks and doggie treats! Unlike a lot of cities, you’re never far from green space in Bristol. The city is home to over 400 parks and gardens offering fantastic walks for owners and their dogs. Beautiful countryside surrounds on all sides, making Bristol a good base for long rambles in nearby South Gloucestershire and South Cotswolds, coastal and Rural Somerset with your hound in tow. From magnificent houses set in large estates, to wooded trails harbouring pawesome city views, riverside walks to spectacular forests and family-friendly parks, Bristol has tons of varied dog-walking routes. Also visit Ashton Court Estate, a beautiful nature reserve Leight Woods. It’s a good dog walk to know about on a rainy day as many of the paths run under cover of woodland, great if you have a four-legged friend or a child to wear out. There’s a variety of colour coded pathways (some are buggy-friendly) and mountain bike trails to choose from and often family-friendly activities such as den building going on. The best bits have to be the stunning views across the gorge to the suspension bridge from Nightingale Valley or drop down to the River Avon via Paradise Bottom to see the bridge from below. With tons of open, grassy parkland – perfect for a game of fetch or a summer’s picnic – Eastville Park also has its own fishing lake, wildflower meadows, children's playground and football pitches. It’s possible to walk all the way along the River Frome on the Frome Valley Walkway, starting in Castle Park in the Centre of Bristol, through Eastville Park and Oldbury Court and Snuff Mills. Ducks and swans are regulars on Eastville Park’s lovely lake and there are lots of swimming opportunities along the river for overheated or water-loving pups.