Bishops Wood
Local Nature Reserve
Caswell Bay, South Wales
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Location Guide |
The Bishops Wood Reserve is located above
Caswell Bay on the Gower Peninsula. It is a limestone woodland and grassland
cover about 46 acres. Part of the wood is classified as ancient woodland, which
means it has been wooded since the 17th century.
It was designated a local Nature Reserve in
1975 and a special area of conservation in 2004.
At the top of the reserve is the Countryside
Centre, a timber framed roundhouse, which acts as a shelter and a centre of
activities and events all year round.
It is managed by the City and County of
Swansea's Development Department to conserve and encourage wildlife
diversity and provides access and information to visitors and schools. Guided
tours can be arranged by appointment.
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Location: |
Bishops Wood
Local Nature Reserve, South Wales |
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Ceremonial County: |
Glamorgan |
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Grid Reference: |
SS590877 |
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Map Link: |
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E-mail: |
karen.jones@swansea.gov.uk
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Website: |
Bishops Wood Nature Reserve
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Planning Grid
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Location: |
Bishops Wood
Local Nature Reserve, South Wales |
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Grid Reference: |
SS590877 |
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Getting there: |
Head towards
The Mumbles and take a right on the B4593 through Newton and towards
Caswell. The wood is on the right hand side. |
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Access: |
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Parking: |
Parking at the
end of the B4593, at the entrance of the wood. |
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Facilities: |
Visitors
Centre and telephone. |
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Things To Do,
See and Photograph: |
Nearby there
is also Caswell Bay. |
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Address: |
Bishop's Wood
Nature Centre
Caswell Bay
Newton
The Mumbles
Swansea |
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Postcode: |
SA3 3DU |
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Telephone: |
01792 361703 |
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Opening times: |
All year round |
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Charges: |
None |
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Photo Restrictions: |
None |
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Children Facilities: |
Activities provided. |
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