Horseshoe Bend, Shirehampton, Site of Special Scientific Interest in Shirehampton, England
The 11-acre protected area features wooded cliffs and salt marsh along the north bank of the River Avon's tidal stretch near Bristol.
On April 1, 1874, the German grain ship SS Kron Prinz ran aground at Horseshoe Bend, resulting in a costly salvage operation of £34,000.
The site contains England's largest population of True Service-tree, making it a significant location for botanical research and conservation efforts.
Visitors can access the natural area through walking paths that connect with the trail network of the Kings Weston Estate.
The cliff base contains saltmarsh vegetation with Sea Aster and English Scurvygrass, plus two rare plant species: Slender Hare's-ear and Long-stalked Orache.
GPS coordinates: 51.48833,-2.66306
Latest update: March 11, 2025 21:15
Kings Weston House
647 m
Avonmouth Bridge
2.1 km
Leigh Court
2.1 km
Holy Trinity Church, Westbury on Trym
2.3 km
Kings Weston Roman Villa
1 km
Kingsweston Hill
2 km
Iron Footbridge Over Kings Weston Road
601 m
Abonae
1.4 km
Blaise Castle
2.4 km
Church of St Mary
952 m
Church of St Mary Magdalene
2.3 km
Milestone At St 5418 7712 Approximately 400 Metres West Of Park Lodge
342 m
Kings Weston Roman Villa
1 km
Jubilee Drinking Fountain
2.2 km
Bridge Over Hazel Brook
1.8 km
Bridge At Giant's Soap Dish, Blaise Castle Estate
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Bridge Over Hazel Brook At St 3557 1778
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Administrative Block, And 2 Flats To Ham Green Hospital
1.3 km
Kings Weston House
685 m
Part of a minor Romano-British villa at Long Cross
998 m
Stoke Lodge
1.9 km
Pill Viaduct
1.8 km
Harbour Walls Of Sea Mills Docks
1.3 km
Sea Mills Viaduct
1.2 km
Cambell's Farm And Attached Garden Wall And Railings
1.3 km
Lych Gate to Churchyard of Church of St Mary Magdalene
2.3 km
The Brewhouse, Kings Weston House
729 m
The Echo, Approximately 300 Metres South East Of Kings Weston House
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