Wildlife reserves · South Wales
Bishop's Wood
In or near Swansea.
Bishop's Wood — nature reserve in the Gower Peninsula, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Gowerton · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Bishop's Wood is located in South Wales, with the postcode SA3 4LA. The nearest railway station is Gowerton, which is 8.4 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free.
About
Bishop's Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in the Gower Peninsula, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 51.5730°, -4.0314°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bishop's Wood (Welsh: Coed yr Esgob) is a nature reserve in the Gower Peninsula, south Wales. The area consists of 46 acres (19 hectares) of limestone woodland and grassland. Part of the wood is classified as ancient woodland. The 1673 survey of Bishopston Manor indicates that it has been wooded since at least the seventeenth century. It was designated a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) in 1975, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 2003 and Special Area of Conservation (SAC) in 2004.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5730, -4.0314
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Mumbles
- Postcode
- SA3 4LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gower
- Nearest railway station
- Gowerton — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4917450 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bishop's Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Beaches · 0.6 km
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Vineyards · 0.7 km
Frances Ridley Havergal
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Brandy Cove
Beaches · 0.9 km
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Oystermouth Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.6 km
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Villages · 1.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishop's Wood?
- Bishop's Wood is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA3 4LA), in the parish of Mumbles.
- What is Bishop's Wood?
- Bishop's Wood — nature reserve in the Gower Peninsula, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Bishop's Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Gowerton, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA3 4LA.
- Is Bishop's Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Bishop's Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bishop's Wood?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA3 4LA. It sits within the Gower parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Bishop's Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.