Natural landmarks · South Wales
Ranny Bay
In or near Lavernock.
Ranny Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth · 2.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Ranny 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
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ranny Bay is a natural landmark located in South Wales, within the parish of Sully and Lavernock. It is part of the Severn Estuary, designated as a RAMSAR site, recognising its importance as a wetland habitat. The bay features a mix of coastal landscapes and is significant for its biodiversity and ecological value. Visitors can expect to see a variety of wildlife, particularly waterfowl, in this protected area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4129, -3.1683
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Sully and Lavernock
- Postcode
- CF64 5FX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth — 2.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103147 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ranny Bay?
- Ranny Bay is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF64 5FX), in the parish of Sully and Lavernock.
- What is Ranny Bay?
- Ranny Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
- How do I get to Ranny Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF64 5FX.
- Is Ranny Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Ranny Bay is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Ranny Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF64 5FX.