Guscar Rocks

Island in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Guscar Rocks

Gloucester to Chepstow Railway Line This square is mostly flat farmland by the Severn with a railway running through it. There used to be a station here, nr Alvington but I&#039;ve yet to get the identity of it. — Gloucester to Chepstow Railway Line Credit: Stuart Wilding

Guscar Rocks is a small island located off the coast of Gloucestershire, England. Situated in the Bristol Channel, this rocky outcrop is known for its unique geological features and its role as a haven for various bird species.

Covered in jagged cliffs and boulders, Guscar Rocks measures approximately 50 meters in length and 20 meters in width. The island is mostly made up of sedimentary rocks, including limestone and sandstone, formed over millions of years. These rocks not only provide a striking visual aspect but also serve as important habitats for a diverse array of marine life.

Due to its isolated location and rocky terrain, Guscar Rocks has become a popular nesting site for seabirds. Species such as guillemots, razorbills, and kittiwakes can be found here, using the cliffs and crevices to build their nests and raise their young. The island also attracts migratory birds during certain times of the year, providing a temporary resting place for species traveling long distances.

Access to Guscar Rocks is limited as the island is mostly inaccessible by foot, especially during high tide. However, it can be admired from afar, offering stunning views from the mainland or from boat trips along the coast. The island serves as a reminder of the diverse ecosystems found within the region, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts to protect and preserve these natural habitats.

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Guscar Rocks Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.680442/-2.5807011 or Grid Reference ST5998. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gloucester to Chepstow Railway Line

This square is mostly flat farmland by the Severn with a railway running through it. There used to be a station here, nr Alvington but I've yet to get the identity of it.

Stuart Wilding

The River Severn

This square is 80% River. The building at the top is Oldbury Nuclear Power Station.

Stuart Wilding

Severn Sands, Bridges and Oldbury from Lydney Harbour

Mark W

Pillbox near Plusterwine on river Severn

This is the middle pillbox in a line of three along the Gloucester-Chepstow railway line near the level crossing south-east of Plusterwine. All three pillboxes are pre-fabricated type 26s built in 1940. The railway at this point is only a few hundred yards from the river Severn. The entrances to the pillboxes indicate that the would-be attacker was approaching from across the river Severn. A number of anti-tank vertical rails remain in the hedgerow bordering the railway line on its eastern flank.

Roger Davies

Pedestrian railway crossing near Plusterwine

This is a view looking north-west over the Gloucester-Chepstow railway line near Plusterwine in a location close to the river Severn. The railway boundary fence in the foreground (nearest the river) incorporates a number of WW2 anti-tank vertical rails but a gap here permitted access for the footpath.

Roger Davies

Woolaston level crossing

This unmanned level crossing is to be found on the Gloucester-Chepstow line. The view here is to the south-east with the river Severn in the background.

Roger Davies

The flood plain of the river Severn near Plusterwine

View looks north-east towards Lydney with the Gloucester-Chepstow railway line in the top left. Berkeley nuclear power station is just visible on the far bank of the Severn. A WW2 pillbox adjoining the railway line commands the fields on this stretch of the river.

Roger Davies

Woolaston level crossing from the far side

Ruth Sharville

The railway line at Woolaston level crossing

Ruth Sharville

Field edge view at Woolaston Triangulation Pillar

Looking north-westward.

Peter Wood

Severn Estuary at low tide

The main channel of the Severn River hugs the west bank near Woolaston. Oldbury Nuclear Power Station on the east bank in the distance.

Andy Stott

Clear instructions at Woolaston Level Crossing

This is a user-operated gate for both farm vehicles and pedestrians. The road ends at the crossing.

Ruth Sharville

Farm track, field boundary, and a view of the River Severn, Woolaston

Ruth Sharville

Footpath beside Cone Brook

JThomas

A picnic area off the A48

Ian S

Public toilets in a picnic and parking area near the A48, Woolaston

There was an unexpected bank of fog in the Woolaston area on a November Sunday that was clear and sunny with bright blue skies elsewhere, hence the poor visibility in the background.

Jaggery