Biglis Moors

Downs, Moorland in Glamorgan

Wales

Biglis Moors

Barry Docks link road
Barry Docks link road Credit: Richard Knights

Biglis Moors, located in Glamorgan, Wales, is a stunning and diverse natural landscape that spans over a vast area. This area is primarily characterized by its unique mixture of downs and moorland, creating a captivating and picturesque environment.

The downs of Biglis Moors are undulating grassy slopes that provide panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. These open expanses are home to a rich variety of plant species, including heather, gorse, and wildflowers, which paint the landscape with vibrant colors throughout the year. The downs also provide a habitat for numerous bird species, such as skylarks and meadow pipits, filling the air with their melodious songs.

Adjacent to the downs, the moorland of Biglis Moors offers a completely different experience. Here, visitors can witness a rugged and wild terrain, characterized by expanses of heather, bracken, and peat bogs. Moorland birds like curlews, red grouse, and hen harriers can be spotted in this area, adding to its appeal for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Biglis Moors is also home to a variety of wildlife, including mammals such as foxes, badgers, and deer. The moors are crisscrossed with numerous footpaths and trails, making it an ideal location for walkers, hikers, and nature lovers to explore and appreciate the beauty of the countryside.

Overall, Biglis Moors in Glamorgan offers a captivating blend of downs and moorland, providing a diverse and enchanting natural environment that is sure to delight visitors seeking tranquility and a connection with nature.

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Biglis Moors Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.422624/-3.2322491 or Grid Reference ST1470. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Barry Docks link road
Barry Docks link road
Cog moors - Sully, Glamorgan Maybe moor isn't quite the right description for this flat valley that's virtually at sea level. But moor is what the map says. The houses of Sully are on the horizon.
Cog moors - Sully, Glamorgan
Maybe moor isn't quite the right description for this flat valley that's virtually at sea level. But moor is what the map says. The houses of Sully are on the horizon.
Cadoxton Schools, Victoria Park Road, Barry These magnificent late Victorian schools are a dominant feature on Cadoxton Hill and can be seen from miles around.
Cadoxton Schools, Victoria Park Road, Barry
These magnificent late Victorian schools are a dominant feature on Cadoxton Hill and can be seen from miles around.
Cadoxton, Barry A north Barry suburb.  The white building showing the pine end is the locally famous "King Billy" public house
Cadoxton, Barry
A north Barry suburb. The white building showing the pine end is the locally famous "King Billy" public house
Weston Square Bridge, Barry This long railway bridge, locally known as "The Tunnel" previously carried the many railway lines delivering coal to Barry Dock for export.
Weston Square Bridge, Barry
This long railway bridge, locally known as "The Tunnel" previously carried the many railway lines delivering coal to Barry Dock for export.
Palmerston Allotments, Barry
Palmerston Allotments, Barry
Cadoxton School Detail
Cadoxton School
Detail
Waitrose Supermarket, Barry
Waitrose Supermarket, Barry
Recycling at Waitrose, Barry
Recycling at Waitrose, Barry
Barry Power Station The industrial area to the south east of Barry is the site of a variety of industries, their exact make-up changing with the years.  Currently on this site is Centrica's power station and this is the view from outside its main gate.
Barry Power Station
The industrial area to the south east of Barry is the site of a variety of industries, their exact make-up changing with the years. Currently on this site is Centrica's power station and this is the view from outside its main gate.
Cog Moors Treatment Works The entrance to Cog Moors Treatment Works (the sewage works on the map) lies just within the boundaries of this square.  It's not somewhere you particularly want to hang about, though, so I took the photo quickly and moved on.
Cog Moors Treatment Works
The entrance to Cog Moors Treatment Works (the sewage works on the map) lies just within the boundaries of this square. It's not somewhere you particularly want to hang about, though, so I took the photo quickly and moved on.
Cadoxton Railway Station Looking towards Cardiff.
Cadoxton Railway Station
Looking towards Cardiff.
Industrial Development at Barry The nearer buildings belong to Hexion Speciality Chemicals.  The large chimney and associated buildings are Centrica's gas fired power station.  Through a donation to a re-afforestation project in Brasil, Centrica claim to have offset all the CO2 which the station will produce during its life.
Industrial Development at Barry
The nearer buildings belong to Hexion Speciality Chemicals. The large chimney and associated buildings are Centrica's gas fired power station. Through a donation to a re-afforestation project in Brasil, Centrica claim to have offset all the CO2 which the station will produce during its life.
Sully Church Stone church with squat tower at the west end of Sully village.
Sully Church
Stone church with squat tower at the west end of Sully village.
Lych Gate, Sully Outside the parish church, Georgian gate at the west end of Sully High Street.
Lych Gate, Sully
Outside the parish church, Georgian gate at the west end of Sully High Street.
Sully School The newer, west, end of the village school - just east of Sully church.
Sully School
The newer, west, end of the village school - just east of Sully church.
Residential Sully Substantial houses on the north side of Sully High Street, between Barry and Cardiff.
Residential Sully
Substantial houses on the north side of Sully High Street, between Barry and Cardiff.
The A4231 north east of Barry
The A4231 north east of Barry
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Biglis Moors is located at Grid Ref: ST1470 (Lat: 51.422624, Lng: -3.2322491)

Unitary Authority: The Vale of Glamorgan

Police Authority: South Wales

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