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Reservoirs & lochs · South Wales

Barrow Gurney Tank 2

In or near Barrow Gurney.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Barrow Gurney Tank 2 — reservoir in Somerset, United Kingdom.

Barrow Gurney Tank 2, reservoirs & lochs in South Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Nearest railway station
Parson Street · 5.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Barrow Gurney Tank 2 is a reservoir in South Wales, supplying water and increasingly opened up for sailing, walking and birdwatching. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Somerset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Parson Street, about 5.0 km away. Postcode area BS48.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Barrow Gurney Tank 2 is a reservoir located in the parish of Barrow Gurney, South Wales (postcode BS48). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Severn Estuary SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.

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Coordinates
51.4041, -2.6639
Parish
Barrow Gurney
Postcode
BS48 3SQ
Parliamentary constituency
North Somerset
Nearest railway station
Parson Street5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Barrow Gurney Tank 2?
Barrow Gurney Tank 2 is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS48 3SQ), in the parish of Barrow Gurney.
What is Barrow Gurney Tank 2?
Barrow Gurney Tank 2 — reservoir in Somerset, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Barrow Gurney Tank 2?
The nearest railway station is Parson Street, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS48 3SQ.
Is Barrow Gurney Tank 2 a protected site?
Yes — Barrow Gurney Tank 2 is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Barrow Gurney Tank 2 free to visit?
Yes, Barrow Gurney Tank 2 is free to enter.
How do I get to Barrow Gurney Tank 2?
The nearest railway station is Parson Street, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS48 3SQ.