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Bridgewater Bay Nature Reserve (Steart Point)

Somerset  >  United Kingdom

Bridgewater Bay Nature Reserve is on the coast of North Somerset.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 10 February 2021

Description

Bridgewater Bay Nature Reserve (Steart Point), is part of Bridgewater Bay National Nature Reserve, offshore is a very large area of mudflats better known by British birdwatchers for it's population of Common Shelduck, that come here to molt annually. On land it comprises of farmland and muddy fringed pools. At it's Northern end is a VERY LARGE TOWER HIDE that gives excellent views over the surrounding area. BE AWARE some paths are closed during WINTER to avoid disturbance to feeding birds and others during SUMMER to avoid nesting birds, see map and click on STARS (WINTER IS 30th SEPTEMBER - 1st APRIL). As well as the many birds on land, be sure to check the areas offshore for Seaducks/Divers/Grebes and other Seabirds especially at high tide. **NOTE THE FOLLOWING MAP IS MANDATORY WINTER ROUTE**

Details

Access

The M5 motorway that runs North to South is just to to the East, come off motorway at junction 24 at Bridgewater, take A39 towards Cannington. At Cannington take second exit at roundabout (called Main Road) to town centre, just after a sharp Left turn take first Right into Rodway ( signed Hinkley Point). After approximately 2 Miles take a Right turn into Stockland Bristol Road. This minor road leads into Steart Drove, continue along this road passing WWT Steart Marsh until you reach a car park on the Left overlooking the main part of Bridgewater Bay. The walking route indicated on the map is 6,6 km long.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , River , Sea , Reedbeds , City/village , Agriculture , Mud flats , Beach

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Slippery , High water possible , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Summer , Winter , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

BE WARNED THIS AREA HAS A HIGH TIDAL RANGE CHECK HIGH TIDE TIMES.

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