Natural landmarks · South Wales
Charlcombe Bay
In or near Weston in Gordano.
Charlcombe Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell · 7.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Charlcombe Bay is a named natural feature 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: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Charlcombe Bay is a natural landmark located in Weston-in-Gordano, South Wales, postcode BS21. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance within the Severn Estuary. Additionally, it holds RAMSAR status, recognising its importance as a wetland area. The bay features distinctive coastal scenery and diverse wildlife habitats, making it notable for environmental and conservation interests.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4714, -2.8212
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Weston-in-Gordano
- Postcode
- BS21 7BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell — 7.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103134 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charlcombe Bay?
- Charlcombe Bay is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS21 7BB), in the parish of Weston-in-Gordano.
- What is Charlcombe Bay?
- Charlcombe Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
- How do I get to Charlcombe Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS21 7BB.
- Is Charlcombe Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Charlcombe Bay is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Charlcombe Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS21 7BB.