The Top 9 Natural Monuments in South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 9
beautiful natural monuments in South Gloucestershire. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in South Gloucestershire. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Golden Valley Nature Reserve Waterfall
Highlight • Natural Monument
Between 1892-1970 this landscape was a hotbed of industry. Ochre, a natural clay earth pigment, was quarried and refined here. These days, the once-industrial landscape has been reclaimed by nature, …
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The River Severn
Highlight • Natural Monument
Flowing 220 miles (354 km) from the Bristol Channel to the Atlantic Ocean, the River Severn is the longest river in the UK. The river winds through the Welsh Cambrian …
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Wapley Bushes Local Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural Monument
Short but sweet diversion... worth doing if you're not in a rush.
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Uley Bury Iron Age Hill Fort
Highlight • Historical Site
This is an extraordinarily well-preserved example of an Iron Age hill fort. From the fort, you are rewarded with incredible views over the Frome Valley, Severn Vale and the Welsh …
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Sir Bevil Grenville's Monument
Highlight • Monument
This monument is dedicated to Sir Bevil Grenville, a Royalist commander in the Civil War, who was killed in the Battle of Lansdowne on July 5, 1963. Henry Grenville, Lord …
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Three Shires Stones
Highlight • Historical Site
Erected in 1859, the Three Shires Stones mark the point where Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire meet.
Although the marking is pretty impressive, it's nestled at the side of the main …
Although the marking is pretty impressive, it's nestled at the side of the main …
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Ram Hill Colliery
Highlight • Natural Monument
scheduled ancient monument lovely spot for a break
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View of Horton Camp
Highlight • Natural Monument
Once an important line of defence on the edge of the Cotswolds, Horton Camp is now hidden amongst the rolling hills. Built during the Iron Age, you can still find …
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St Leonard's Church and Tortworth Chestnut
Highlight • Religious Site
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