Walton Common
Walton Common is an Avon Wildlife Trust (AWT) reserve located between Portishead and Clevedon.
It is a calcareous grassland reserve surrounded by woodland renowned for wildflowers and butterflies.
Overview
There are views of the Gordano Valley and, above the quarry, across the Severn Estuary.
You may come across the small herd of Dexter cattle who graze the reserve. Dogs must be kept on a lead.
Key Species
Butterflies: 24 species were recorded in 2023.
These included Dark Green Fritillary, Common Blue, Brown Argus, Marbled White, Small Skipper, Large Skipper, Ringlet, Small & Large White, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Small Copper & Painted Lady.
Walk leaflet
For further information, please download our walk leaflet.
Thank you to Dave Horlick, volunteer warden at Walton Common for his help with this information.
Species you may see
Please check the flight times for any species you particularly want to see. (species pages)
March & April
Orange Tip, Brimstone, Speckled Wood, Holly Blue
May & June
Brown Argus, Common Blue, Marbled White
July & August
Gatekeeper, Skipper - Large & Small, Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Silver-washed Fritillary
Autumn
Red Admiral, Comma, Peacock
Directions
Nearest motorway junction: M5, J 20 (Clevedon).
From Clevedon, head towards Portishead on the B3124. As you come into Walton-in-Gordano, turn left onto Walton Street (small triangle junction).
Roadside parking (pull in area) is about 1km up Walton Street (ST 423 735)
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Parking
Roadside parking (pull in area) on Walton Street
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Public Transport
Bus stop/s are on either side of Walton St turning.
X5 bus (W-s-M to Portishead via Worle, Congresbury & Yatton).
X10 bus (Cribbs Causeway to Clevedon via Portishead).
Check bus times: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset
Facilites
Clevedon or Portishead.
Gordano motorway service Station (M5) J19 exit.
Useful links
Avon Wildlife Trust
https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/walton-common
Walton Common updates by David Horlick (Volunteer Reserve Warden & Butterfly Transect Walker)
https://waltoncommon.wordpress.com/about/
Walton Common Gallery
These photos have been provided by our members during their visits to Walton Common.
