Historic bridges · South Wales
Wynhol Viaduct
In or near Weston in Gordano.
Wynhol Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wynhol Viaduct is a historic bridge in South Wales. Built or established in 1973, it dates from the modern period. 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 Nailsea and Backwell, about 4.6 km away. Postcode area BS21.
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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
Wynhol Viaduct is a modern bridge located in Clapton-in-Gordano, South Wales, with the postcode BS21. Established in 1973, it is significant for its designations as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR site, highlighting its ecological importance within the Severn Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4520, -2.7919
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Clapton-in-Gordano
- Postcode
- BS21 7AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Established
- 1973
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: w1467162419 (ODbL)
- commons: Under the M5 - geograph.org.uk - 697206.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wynhol Viaduct?
- Wynhol Viaduct is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS21 7AQ), in the parish of Clapton-in-Gordano.
- What is Wynhol Viaduct?
- Wynhol Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wynhol Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS21 7AQ.
- When was Wynhol Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1973.
- Is Wynhol Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Wynhol Viaduct is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Wynhol Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Wynhol Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wynhol Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS21 7AQ.