Mountains & hills · South Wales
Banwell Plain
In or near Winscombe.
Banwell Plain — a hill or mountain in wales south.
John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park · 4.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Banwell Plain is a named hill or mountain in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Banwell Ochre Caves SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Banwell Plain is a mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Banwell (postcode BS29). It is notable for its designations as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the Banwell Ochre Caves and the Severn Estuary, as well as being part of the Mendip National Nature Reserve (NNR). This area is significant for its geological features and diverse habitats, attracting interest from conservationists and nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3268, -2.8490
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Banwell
- Postcode
- BS29 6PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 4.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616056 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Banwell Camp
Vineyards · 0.0 km
Banwell Ochre Caves
Caves · 0.4 km
Banwell Castle
Castles · 0.5 km
Sandford and Banwell railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.9 km
Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.9 km
Church of St Andrew, Banwell
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Old Bell Inn
Historic pubs · 1.0 km
The Cart Wash
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Thatchers Cider
Breweries · 1.2 km
Roman settlement and associated industrial remains and field system north-east of Winthill Farm
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Sandford
Villages · 1.4 km
Mangle Hole
Caves · 1.7 km
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Banwell Camp
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Caves · South Wales
Banwell Ochre Caves
Banwell Ochre Caves — a cave broad in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Banwell Castle
Banwell Castle — castle in Banwell, Somerset, England, UK.
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Sandford and Banwell railway station
Sandford and Banwell railway station — a Grade II*-listed railway station in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South Wales
Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre
Sandford Station Railway Heritage Centre — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South Wales
Church of St Andrew, Banwell
Church of St Andrew, Banwell — church in Banwell, Somerset, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Banwell Plain
Places to stay
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Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site
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Myrtle Farm Touring Park
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Old Manor House B&B
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Banwell Plain?
- Banwell Plain is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS29 6PQ), in the parish of Banwell.
- What is Banwell Plain?
- Banwell Plain — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Banwell Plain?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS29 6PQ.
- Is Banwell Plain a protected site?
- Yes — Banwell Plain is part of the Banwell Ochre Caves SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Banwell Plain?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS29 6PQ.