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 North Somerset Steep Holm

Lying in the Bristol Channel, the dramatic island of Steep Holm covers around 50 acres. 

The name 'Holm' derives from the Scandinavian name for river.  Composed of Carboniferous Limestone, the island is geologically an extension of the Mendip Hills at Brean Down. 

Steep Holm acts as a wind and wave break, sheltering the upper reaches of the Bristol Channel.  In the 1860s both Steep Holm and Flat Holm were fortified against possible invasion and during World War I and World War II these defences were updated. 

Since 1976 Steep Holm has been owned by the Kenneth Allsop Memorial Trust in memory of the well-known broadcaster and naturalist. 

Uninhabited (except for the wardens), the island is now a nature reserve and Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI). 

From the island there a spectacular views towards Devon, North Somerset, Weston Bay, the Severn Bridges and South Wales.  

A five mile boat trip lasting an hour takes visitors from Weston-super-Mare to a pebble beach on Steep Holm.  Once ashore a zig-zag path climbs upwards towards the island's plateau 256 ft above sea-level.  Trips last 8 - 10 hours.  There is a Visitor Centre which also offers refreshments and souvenirs.  Sailings are from Knightstone Pier, Weston-super-Mare.  Call 01934 632307 to book.

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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Flat Holm (2.67 miles) Weston-super-Mare (5.90 miles) Kewstoke (7.00 miles) Burnham-on-Sea (8.63 miles) Clevedon (12.57 miles) Axbridge (13.21 miles) Congresbury (13.27 miles) Cheddar (15.14 miles) Bridgwater (15.25 miles) Nailsea (16.42 miles) Portishead (17.78 miles)

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