Wildlife reserves · South West England
Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve
In or near North Curry.
Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve in England South West, United Kingdom.
Nick Chipchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in England South West, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Fivehead Woods and Meadow SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Sedgemoor SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Ramsar wetland: Somerset Levels & Moors
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in South-West England. It is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and is designated to protect various habitats and species. The reserve offers opportunities for birdwatching and experiencing local biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0112, -2.9164
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Fivehead
- Postcode
- TA3 6QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q50121543 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Fivehead
Villages · 1.1 km
Swell Court Farmhouse
Stately homes · 1.1 km
Church of St Catherine
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Church of St Martin, Fivehead
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Cathanger Manor
Manor houses · 1.9 km
Fivehead River
Museums · 2.1 km
Burton Pynsent Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Isle Brewers Bridge Spanning River Isle At Ngr St 3624 2157
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Bridge At Two Bridges Carrying Road Over Fivehead River
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
Isle Brewers
Villages · 3.0 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Isle Abbotts
Historic churches · 3.0 km
Isle Abbotts Railway
Miniature railways · 3.3 km
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Swell Court Farmhouse
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Church of St Catherine
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve?
- Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA3 6QU), in the parish of Fivehead.
- What is Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve?
- Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA3 6QU.
- Is Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve is part of the Fivehead Woods and Meadow SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Sedgemoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA3 6QU. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Swell Wood RSPB Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.