Wildlife reserves · South Wales
Clapton Moor
In or near Weston in Gordano.
Clapton Moor — nature reserve in Somerset, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Clapton Moor, the nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, located 4.7 km away. The postcode for Clapton Moor is BS20 7RJ, which you can use for sat-nav navigation. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Clapton Moor is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Somerset, England". Coordinates: 51.4575°, -2.7800°.
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Official information
Clapton Moor is an important nature reserve located in the Gordano Valley, known for its diverse wildlife including breeding waders and wintering wildfowl. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, a bird hide, and observe various species of plants and animals in their natural habitat.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Clapton Moor is a 40-hectare (99-acre) Avon Wildlife Trust nature reserve and part of the Gordano Valley, Clapton Moor, Middle Bridge and rhynes Site of Nature Conservation Interest in Somerset, England. Clapton Moor is located in the Gordano Valley region of North Somerset. Precisely, north of Clevedon lane, in between the villages of Weston-in-Gordano and Clapton-in-Gordano. The nature reserve lies within the borders of the Clapton-in-Gordano civil parish. Access to the reserve is restricted for non-permit holders, but a public footpath passes through the reserve from Clapton Drove to Clevedon lane. There is a path which leads to a bird hide in the south of the reserve, and a bridge across a large rhyne near the eastern boundary.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
sheet 110, published in 1919, showing Clapton Moor and surrounding features]] Although Clapton Moor is located near ancient sites like Cadbury Camp, and Clapton-in-Gordano (in which a hoard of Roman coins dated 253-270 AD were discovered), the moor itself was of very low importance, being unmentioned in literature up until the 18th century. In the 1700s, trapping of wildfowl took place at Clapton Moor, indicated by a duck decoy constructed in the northern part of the moor.
Description
at Clapton Moor]] The Clapton Circuit, created by the Avon Wildlife Trust, is a 3.4 mi recreational circular walk offering panoramic views and passing various points of interest in and around Clapton-in-Gordano. Starting and ending at the Black Horse Pub in the village, the walk features Clapton Moor as it runs along the eastern boundary of the nature reserve and past a path leading to a bird hide overlooking the moor. and is supported by YANSEC and the North Somerset Council.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4575, -2.7800
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Clapton-in-Gordano
- Postcode
- BS20 7RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Phone
- 0117 917 7270
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell — 4.7 km
- Opening
- Clapton Circuit and the path to the bird hide are open at all times.
- Official site
- www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q123998114 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Clapton Moor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clapton Moor?
- Clapton Moor is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS20 7RJ), in the parish of Clapton-in-Gordano.
- What is Clapton Moor?
- Clapton Moor — nature reserve in Somerset, England.
- How do I get to Clapton Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS20 7RJ.
- Who owns Clapton Moor?
- Clapton Moor is owned by Avon Wildlife Trust.
- Is Clapton Moor a protected site?
- Yes — Clapton Moor is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Clapton Moor free to visit?
- Yes, Clapton Moor is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clapton Moor?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS20 7RJ.
- Are dogs allowed at Clapton Moor?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.