Mountains & hills · South Wales
Weston Down
In or near Weston in Gordano.
Weston Down — a hill or mountain in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell · 7.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Weston Down is a named hill or mountain 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
Weston Down is a mountain located in South Wales, within the parish of Portishead (postcode BS20). This site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance within the Severn Estuary SSSI and is also recognised under the RAMSAR Convention for its wetland importance. The area is notable for its diverse ecosystems and rich wildlife, making it a key location for environmental studies and conservation efforts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4770, -2.7972
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Portishead
- Postcode
- BS20 8DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell — 7.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609886 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
ROC Post Portishead
Historic houses · 0.2 km
view of quarry
Viewpoints · 0.7 km
Black Nore Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.9 km
Raven Ubertop
Viewpoints · 0.9 km
Weston Big Wood
Forests & woodlands · 1.0 km
Sugar Loaf Beach
Beaches · 1.0 km
Redcliff Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Sugar Loaf Beach old tidal pool
Lidos & outdoor pools · 1.1 km
Sugar Loaf Bay Cave
Caves · 1.1 km
Church of SS Peter & Paul, Weston in Gordano
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Perceval
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Weston in Gordano
Towns & cities · 1.5 km
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Black Nore Lighthouse
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Weston Big Wood
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Places to stay
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ibis budget Portishead Marina
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Glenny Wood Scout Camp Site
Glenny Wood Scout Camp Site — a campsite in wales south.
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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
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📷 7Restaurants · South Wales
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Ogof Ffynnon Ddu
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weston Down?
- Weston Down is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS20 8DQ), in the parish of Portishead.
- What is Weston Down?
- Weston Down — a hill or mountain in wales south.
- How do I get to Weston Down?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS20 8DQ.
- Is Weston Down a protected site?
- Yes — Weston Down is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Weston Down?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS20 8DQ.