Natural landmarks · South Wales
Redcliff Bay
In or near Weston in Gordano.
Redcliff Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell · 7.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Redcliff 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
Redcliff Bay is a natural landmark located in South Wales, within the parish of Portishead (postcode BS20). It is part of the Severn Estuary, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR wetland site. The area is noted for its ecological significance and diverse wildlife, making it an important location for conservation efforts. Visitors can expect a coastal environment with opportunities for observing various habitats and species.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4785, -2.8127
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Portishead
- Postcode
- BS20 8JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell — 7.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103135 (CC BY 4.0)
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Lidos & outdoor pools · 1.7 km
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Historic churches · 1.8 km
Perceval
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Coast Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Redcliff Bay?
- Redcliff Bay is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS20 8JW), in the parish of Portishead.
- What is Redcliff Bay?
- Redcliff Bay — a natural feature in wales south.
- How do I get to Redcliff Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS20 8JW.
- Is Redcliff Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Redcliff Bay is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Redcliff Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS20 8JW.