The Slopes are three areas of public open space situated 3 kilometres to the south of the centre of Bristol in England, United Kingdom.

The areas are used by local people for getting around, dog walking, cycling, informal play, watching wildlife, and for admiring spectacular views across Bristol.

However, there are problems with keeping paths open, litter, fly tipping, fires, vandalism and general neglect.

The slopes are shown on this map from left to right (West to East) - known as Novers Common, Glyn Vale/Kingswear and Wedmore Vale (The Bommie)- although local people may use other names included in the map below.

To find out more about the areas click on the linked names on the above text and map. This will lead to pages for each area which will tell you something about them.

Since 2001 the Initiative has been:

• Campaigning to raise awareness of the value of the sites;
• Finding out what local people want to happen to the areas;
• Developing ways of maintaining and improving the areas without losing their unique informal character; and of course
• What work has been done to the area so far
• Raising funds to support the work.

They have been successful in getting funds for a Doorstep Green on Glyn Vale at Cloverdown.

A series of action plans have been developed for each site which can be accessed from the links above.

The plans include work on:

• Improving community and other organisations involvement - raising awareness, listening to what people want, holding events and meetings.
• Improving access to the areas
• Improving access across the sites
• Reducing vandalism and neglect
• Maintaining and improving wildlife value of the sites
• Improving recreational facilities
• Investigating opportunities for job creation through social enterprises
• Investigate opportunities for sustainable uses for the areas, maybe - more allotments, community composting, providing local food for local people, a tree nursery, a cycle track.

For further news of what is going on and events being organised click here

All our contact details are on the contact page click here