Caves · South West England
Cowshill Cave
In or near St Briavels.
Cowshill Cave — cave in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Norchard · 6.9 km
About
Cowshill Cave is a cave located in wales south. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cowshill Cave is located in South Wales, within the parish of Hewelsfield and Brockweir, Gloucestershire. It is part of the designated areas of the River Wye SSSI and Severn Estuary SSSI, as well as the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The cave is notable for its geological significance and the surrounding natural environment. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, characteristic of the scenic Wye Valley region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7111, -2.6321
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Hewelsfield and Brockweir
- Postcode
- GL15 6UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Norchard — 6.9 km
Sources
- osm: n8154556601 (ODbL)
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Hewelsfield Motte
Hewelsfield Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument To Wife Of George Geo--- In The Churchyard About 7 Metres South Of The Tower To The Church Of St Mary Magdalen
Monument To Wife Of George Geo--- In The Churchyard About 7 Metres South Of The Tower To The Church Of St Mary Magdalen — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Hart Hill
Hart Hill — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 246 m.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Beeches Farm Campsite
Beeches Farm Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
Where to eat & stay near Cowshill Cave
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Beeches Farm Campsite
Beeches Farm Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 7B&Bs · South Wales
Tintern Old Rectory B&B
Tintern Old Rectory B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Botany Bay Scout campsite
Botany Bay Scout campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Hostels · South Wales
The Polish Scouts Association
The Polish Scouts Association — a hostel in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Swan House
Swan House — a café in england west midlands.
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📷 7
Restaurants · South Wales
The Whitebrook
The Whitebrook — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 5📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cowshill Cave?
- Cowshill Cave is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 6UP), in the parish of Hewelsfield and Brockweir.
- What is Cowshill Cave?
- Cowshill Cave — cave in wales south.
- How do I get to Cowshill Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Norchard, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL15 6UP.
- Is Cowshill Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Cowshill Cave is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cowshill Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Norchard, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 6UP.