Beaches · South Wales
Sugar Loaf Beach
In or near Weston in Gordano.
Sugar Loaf Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Avonmouth · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Sugar Loaf Beach is a beach on the coast of South Wales. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the North Somerset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Avonmouth, about 6.7 km away. Postcode area BS20.
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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 Beach is a beach located in Portishead, South Wales, postcode BS20. It is part of the designated sites including the Portishead Pier to Black Nore SSSI and the Severn Estuary SSSI, as well as being recognised as a RAMSAR site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4860, -2.7938
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Portishead
- Postcode
- BS20 8DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Avonmouth — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: w628597392 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Sugar Loaf Beach old tidal pool
Lidos & outdoor pools · 0.1 km
Sugar Loaf Bay Cave
Caves · 0.2 km
Black Nore Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.4 km
ROC Post Portishead
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Remains Of Former Windmill In The Golf Club
Windmills · 0.9 km
Kilkenny Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Weston Down
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Woodhill Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Redcliff Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Weston Big Wood
Forests & woodlands · 1.7 km
Remains of Pill Box
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Portishead Point
Viewpoints · 1.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Lidos & outdoor pools · South Wales
Sugar Loaf Beach old tidal pool
Sugar Loaf Beach old tidal pool — a lido in wales south.
📷 5📷 5Lighthouses · South Wales
Black Nore Lighthouse
Black Nore Lighthouse — lighthouse in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South Wales
ROC Post Portishead
ROC Post Portishead — a historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 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.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Sugar Loaf Beach
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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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sugar Loaf Beach?
- Sugar Loaf Beach is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS20 8DT), in the parish of Portishead.
- What is Sugar Loaf Beach?
- Sugar Loaf Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sugar Loaf Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Avonmouth, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS20 8DT.
- Is Sugar Loaf Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Sugar Loaf Beach 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.
- Is Sugar Loaf Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Sugar Loaf Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sugar Loaf Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Avonmouth, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS20 8DT.