This tree lined road was once the main drive into Clifton Hospital, a mental health site. It was closed in 1994 with the move towards 'Care in the community'.
A few buildings survive with new uses, and there is a new secure unit, but much of the site to the right of the road is now offices, and beyond that housing (with its own seperate access).
To the left of the road is a large, rather overgrown area which was once the hospital gardens, and which is a wonderful space for wildlife. It was sold to a housing developer, but so far remains undeveloped.
At the far end of the road is the old Clifton Hospital chapel, which hasn't been used as a chapel for many years. It has been used for many purposes, but perhaps the most surprising is its current use as an orthopaedic surgery unit.
The road itself is lined by a wide variety of trees, as reflected in the range of colours visible during autumn. We are fortunate to have such a colourful place to walk in Autumn.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
This area is a lovely place to explore, and the colours in the trees are beautiful this time of year. Although the land to the left is owned by a property developer, they seem in no rush to do anything, possibly because there are works taking place to the west of the site to raise the height of the flood defences by a metre. Personally I hope the land remains as it is for a long time to come!
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
This area is a lovely place to explore, and the colours in the trees are beautiful this time of year. Although the land to the left is owned by a property developer, they seem in no rush to do anything, possibly because there are works taking place to the west of the site to raise the height of the flood defences by a metre. Personally I hope the land remains as it is for a long time to come!
Ian
Thank you Vesna - it is very colourful this time of year.
Ian