This part of Durdham Downs is known as the Granny Downs. Legend has it that the residents of an old people's home bordering this area used to be brought here on sunny days to sit and enjoy the trees, hence the name.
Clay Pit Road is named after the fact that this area was once worked for clay. This was used to line ornamental ponds (including the lake at Bristol Zoo Gardens) and to make bricks, chimney pots and large garden ornaments. After clay extraction ceased, the workings were filled in and trees began to be planted. They joined 3 pre-existing avenues of trees in this area; the oldest runs along Westbury Road (originally a turnpike road); there is another along Westbury Park and the third cuts diagonally across the Granny Downs from Westbury Road to Westbury Park.
This area is surrounded on both sides by busy roads, so please keep an eye on little ones and dogs.
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