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Caves · South Wales

Swiss Valley Cave

In or near Kenn.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Swiss Valley Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.

A holy scripture above the door - geograph.org.uk - 6614792

Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Yatton · 5.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Swiss Valley Cave is a named cave entrance in 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 Yatton, about 5.8 km away. Postcode area BS21.

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Official information

Swiss Valley Cave is a 300ft long horizontal cave located in the woods of the Clevedon Court estate. The cave features a single passage that is extremely tight in places and shows extensive signs of mining activity.

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

Swiss Valley Cave is a cave located in Clevedon, South Wales. It is part of the Severn Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is designated as a RAMSAR site, highlighting its ecological significance.

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Coordinates
51.4425, -2.8385
Parish
Clevedon
Postcode
BS21 6AX
Parliamentary constituency
North Somerset
Nearest railway station
Yatton5.8 km
Official site
www.mcra.org.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Swiss Valley Cave?
Swiss Valley Cave is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS21 6AX), in the parish of Clevedon.
What is Swiss Valley Cave?
Swiss Valley Cave is a cave in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Swiss Valley Cave?
The nearest railway station is Yatton, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS21 6AX.
Is Swiss Valley Cave a protected site?
Yes — Swiss Valley Cave is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
Is Swiss Valley Cave free to visit?
Yes, Swiss Valley Cave is free to enter.
How do I get to Swiss Valley Cave?
The nearest railway station is Yatton, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS21 6AX.