Snows Farm Nature Reserve
#6746 among destinations in the United Kingdom
Facts and practical information
Snows Farm Nature Reserve is a 21.3-hectare nature reserve in Gloucestershire. The site is listed in the ‘Stroud District’ Local Plan, adopted November 2005, Appendix 6 as a Key Wildlife Site. ()
EnglandUnited Kingdom
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Common Viper
The Vipera berus, commonly known as the common European adder or viper, is a venomous snake that ranges from Western Europe to East Asia. While its bite can be quite painful, it is rarely fatal, and hence, it is not considered highly dangerous.
ReptilesGreat spotted woodpecker
The great spotted woodpecker is a striking medium-sized bird, easily recognized by its black and white plumage and distinctive red patch on its lower belly. These birds are prevalent across the Palearctic region, which includes parts of North Africa.
BirdsMarsh tit
The marsh tit is an endearing small bird belonging to the tit family, Paridae, within the genus Poecile. If you've ever encountered a willow, Père David's, or Songar tit, you might find the marsh tit quite familiar due to their similar appearance.
BirdsTree pipit
The tree pipit, a small songbird, can be found throughout Europe and the Palearctic region. During the winter, it migrates to Africa and southern Asia. Known scientifically as Anthus trivialis, this bird is commonly seen in grasslands.
BirdsGrey wagtail
The grey wagtail is an enchanting bird that belongs to the Motacillidae family. Its striking appearance and unique behaviors make it easy to recognize. Although it shares some similarities with the yellow wagtail, the grey wagtail stands out with its yellow coloring...
Birds
Snows Farm Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Chew Valley Lake, Stanton Drew stone circles, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Chew Magna Reservoir.
- 2.5 miWLarge man-made lake and birdwatching site
Chew Valley Lake
64 min walk • Chew Valley Lake, nestled in the rolling hills of Somerset, United Kingdom, is a serene man-made reservoir and a popular destination for both nature enthusiasts and recreational visitors. Spanning over 1,200 acres, it is the largest lake in the southwest of England...
- 1.8 miNArchaeological site
Stanton Drew stone circles, Bristol
47 min walk • The Stanton Drew stone circles are just outside the village of Stanton Drew in the English county of Somerset. The largest stone circle is the Great Circle, 113 metres in diameter and the second largest stone circle in Britain; it is considered to be one of the largest Neolithic monuments to have been built.
- 1.8 miNWChurch, Cemetery
Church of St Mary the Virgin
45 min walk • The Anglican Church of St Mary the Virgin in Stanton Drew, Somerset, England, was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building.
- 3.1 miNWLake
Chew Magna Reservoir, Bristol
79 min walk • Chew Magna Reservoir is a 5-acre reservoir on the western outskirts of the village of Chew Magna, Somerset, England. It lies just north of the B3130 Winford Road.
- 3.5 miNArchaeological site
Maes Knoll, Bristol
90 min walk • Maes Knoll is an Iron Age hill fort in Somerset, England, located at the eastern end of the Dundry Down ridge, south of the city of Bristol and north of the village of Norton Malreward near the eastern side of Dundry Hill. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
- 1.6 miSWHill
Burledge Hill, Mendips
42 min walk • Burledge Hill is on the southern edge of the village of Bishop Sutton, Somerset, England. It is the site of a Site of Special Scientific Interest and an univallate Iron Age hillfort.
- 3.5 miSNature, Natural attraction, Lake
Litton Reservoirs
89 min walk • Litton Reservoirs are two reservoirs near the village of Litton, Somerset, England. They are operated by Bristol Water. They lie on the boundary between Bath and North East Somerset and Mendip districts.
- 2.2 miWNature, Natural attraction, Valley
Chew Valley
58 min walk • The Chew Valley is an affluent area in North Somerset, England, named after the River Chew, which rises at Chewton Mendip, and joins the River Avon at Keynsham.
- 3.3 miEChurch
All Saints Farmborough
84 min walk • The Church of All Saints is an Anglican parish church in Farmborough, Somerset, England. It was principally built in the 15th century and has been designated as a Grade II* listed building.
- ~520 ftSWPark, Farm
Folly Farm, Bristol
3 min walk • Folly Farm is a traditionally managed working farm and nature reserve run by the Avon Wildlife Trust. It is located between Stowey, Clutton and Stanton Wick in the civil parish of Stowey in the English county of Somerset.
- 1.8 miSChurch
Church of St James
47 min walk • The Church of St James is a redundant church in Cameley, Somerset, England, dating from the late 12th century. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It is dedicated to St. James of Compostela.