Portbury Ashlands, Nature reserve near Portishead, England
The 150-acre reserve on the Severn Estuary features two large pools, several ponds, grazing marsh, hay meadows, and hedgerows between Royal Portbury Dock and Portishead.
The land transformed from industrial use to natural habitat after serving 50 years as disposal grounds for waste from two power stations built in 1929 and 1955.
The nature reserve connects the Severn Estuary to Gordano Valley, forming an essential ecological corridor for regional wildlife preservation and environmental education.
Visitors can access the reserve through Sheepway, Portishead Marina, and Village Quarter, with three observation hides positioned around different pools for wildlife watching.
The wetlands support great crested newts, water voles, grass snakes, and brown hares, while migratory birds from Arctic regions rest here during autumn months.
GPS coordinates: 51.49000,-2.74556
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:20
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