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Clapton Moor Nature Reserve

Free admission

Clapton Moor Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Clapton Moor Nature Reserve, forests & woodlands in South Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Nailsea and Backwell · 4.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Clapton Moor Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Admission is free. Coordinates: 51.4582°, -2.7810°.

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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.

From the Wikipedia article

Clapton Moor is a 40-hectare (99-acre) Avon Wildlife Trust nature reserve and part of the Gordano Valley, Clapton Moor, Middle Bridge and rhynes Site of Nature Conservation Interest in Somerset, England. Clapton Moor is located in the Gordano Valley region of North Somerset. Precisely, north of Clevedon lane, in between the villages of Weston-in-Gordano and Clapton-in-Gordano. The nature reserve lies within the borders of the Clapton-in-Gordano civil parish. Access to the reserve is restricted for non-permit holders, but a public footpath passes through the reserve from Clapton Drove to Clevedon lane. There is a path which leads to a bird hide in the south of the reserve, and a bridge across a large rhyne near the eastern boundary.

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Background

History

sheet 110, published in 1919, showing Clapton Moor and surrounding features]] Although Clapton Moor is located near ancient sites like Cadbury Camp, and Clapton-in-Gordano (in which a hoard of Roman coins dated 253-270 AD were discovered), the moor itself was of very low importance, being unmentioned in literature up until the 18th century. In the 1700s, trapping of wildfowl took place at Clapton Moor, indicated by a duck decoy constructed in the northern part of the moor.

Description

at Clapton Moor]] The Clapton Circuit, created by the Avon Wildlife Trust, is a 3.4 mi recreational circular walk offering panoramic views and passing various points of interest in and around Clapton-in-Gordano. Starting and ending at the Black Horse Pub in the village, the walk features Clapton Moor as it runs along the eastern boundary of the nature reserve and past a path leading to a bird hide overlooking the moor. and is supported by YANSEC and the North Somerset Council.

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Coordinates
51.4582, -2.7810
Parish
Clapton-in-Gordano
Postcode
BS20 7RJ
Parliamentary constituency
North Somerset
Nearest railway station
Nailsea and Backwell4.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Clapton Moor Nature Reserve?
Clapton Moor Nature Reserve is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS20 7RJ), in the parish of Clapton-in-Gordano.
Who owns Clapton Moor Nature Reserve?
Clapton Moor Nature Reserve is owned by Avon Wildlife Trust.
Is Clapton Moor Nature Reserve a protected site?
Yes — Clapton Moor Nature Reserve is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
Is Clapton Moor Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, Clapton Moor Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Clapton Moor Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS20 7RJ.