Natural landmarks · South West England
Black Rock
In or near Cheddar.
Black Rock — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Black Rock is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Cheddar Complex SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Black Rock is a notable geological feature located in South-West England. It is characterised by its striking rock formations and coastal scenery. The site is of interest for its natural beauty and geological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2890, -2.7381
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Cheddar
- Postcode
- BA5 3BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
Sources
- osm: node/944869681 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Rock?
- Black Rock is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA5 3BT), in the parish of Cheddar.
- What is Black Rock?
- Black Rock — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Black Rock?
- Drivers can use postcode BA5 3BT.
- Is Black Rock a protected site?
- Yes — Black Rock is part of the The Cheddar Complex SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Black Rock free to visit?
- Yes, Black Rock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Black Rock?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA5 3BT. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.