Viewpoints · South Wales
view of quarry
view of quarry is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
view of quarry is a named viewpoint in South Wales, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. 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 6.5 km away. Postcode area BS20.
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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
The View of Quarry is a viewpoint located in Weston-in-Gordano, South Wales. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the RAMSAR-listed Severn Estuary, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4705, -2.7951
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Weston-in-Gordano
- Postcode
- BS20 8JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Nailsea and Backwell — 6.5 km
Sources
- osm: n8725421217 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is view of quarry?
- view of quarry is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS20 8JY), in the parish of Weston-in-Gordano.
- Is view of quarry a protected site?
- Yes — view of quarry is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is view of quarry free to visit?
- Yes, view of quarry is free to enter.
- How do I get to view of quarry?
- The nearest railway station is Nailsea and Backwell, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS20 8JY.