Caves · South Wales
Sugar Loaf Bay Cave
In or near Weston in Gordano.
Sugar Loaf Bay Cave — cave in wales south.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Avonmouth · 6.6 km
About
Sugar Loaf Bay Cave is a cave located in wales south. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portishead Pier to Black Nore SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sugar Loaf Bay Cave is a natural cave located in Portishead, South Wales, within the BS20 postcode area. It is part of the designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Portishead Pier to Black Nore and the Severn Estuary, as well as a RAMSAR site. The cave's significance lies in its ecological and geological features, contributing to the area's natural heritage. Visitors can expect to explore a site of interest that highlights the unique coastal environment of the Severn Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4864, -2.7912
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Portishead
- Postcode
- BS20 8DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Avonmouth — 6.6 km
Sources
- osm: n11845516508 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Sugar Loaf Beach old tidal pool
Lidos & outdoor pools · 0.1 km
Sugar Loaf Beach
Beaches · 0.2 km
Black Nore Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.6 km
Remains Of Former Windmill In The Golf Club
Windmills · 0.7 km
Kilkenny Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
ROC Post Portishead
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Weston Down
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Woodhill Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Remains of Pill Box
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Portishead Point
Viewpoints · 1.5 km
Seafarers' Memorial Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Portishead Point lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Lidos & outdoor pools · South Wales
Sugar Loaf Beach old tidal pool
Sugar Loaf Beach old tidal pool — a lido in wales south.
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Black Nore Lighthouse
Black Nore Lighthouse — lighthouse in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Windmills · South Wales
Remains Of Former Windmill In The Golf Club
Remains Of Former Windmill In The Golf Club — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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ROC Post Portishead
ROC Post Portishead — a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sugar Loaf Bay Cave
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South Wales
ibis budget Portishead Marina
ibis budget Portishead Marina — a hotel in wales south. 2-star. Brand: Ibis Budget.
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Glenny Wood Scout Camp Site
Glenny Wood Scout Camp Site — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Colehouse Farm Caravan Park
Colehouse Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Bullock Farm Camping
Bullock Farm Camping — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The White Lion Public House And Section Of Former Sea Wall To North End Of West Front
The White Lion Public House And Section Of Former Sea Wall To North End Of West Front in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Restaurants · South Wales
Teatro Lounge
Teatro Lounge — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sugar Loaf Bay Cave?
- Sugar Loaf Bay Cave is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS20 8DP), in the parish of Portishead.
- What is Sugar Loaf Bay Cave?
- Sugar Loaf Bay Cave — cave in wales south.
- How do I get to Sugar Loaf Bay Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Avonmouth, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS20 8DP.
- Is Sugar Loaf Bay Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Sugar Loaf Bay Cave is part of the Portishead Pier to Black Nore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Sugar Loaf Bay Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Avonmouth, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS20 8DP.