Mountains & hills · South Wales
Barrow Hill
In or near Barrow Gurney.
Barrow Hill — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 179 m.
Neil Owen — 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
- Nailsea and Backwell · 4.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Barrow Hill is a mountain located in wales south. Elevation: 179 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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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 Hill is a prominent mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Barrow Gurney. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance, particularly relating to the Severn Estuary. The area is known for its diverse habitats and wildlife, attracting nature enthusiasts and researchers alike. Visitors can expect a rugged landscape with opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the local environment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4019, -2.6997
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Barrow Gurney
- Postcode
- BS48 3SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell — 4 km
Sources
- osm: n13324936180 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barrow Hill?
- Barrow Hill is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS48 3SR), in the parish of Barrow Gurney.
- What is Barrow Hill?
- Barrow Hill — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 179 m.
- How do I get to Barrow Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS48 3SR.
- Is Barrow Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Barrow Hill is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Barrow Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS48 3SR.