Severn Estuary

Map of the Bristol Channel and the Severn Estuary (shown here as "Mouth of the Severn")
The Severn estuary at Beachley, Gloucestershire, showing the strong tidal currents.

The Severn Estuary (Welsh: Aber Hafren) is the estuary of the River Severn, flowing into the Bristol Channel between South West England (from North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire) and South Wales (from Cardiff, Newport to Monmouthshire).[1][2] Its very high tidal range, approximately 50 feet (15 m), creates valuable intertidal habitats and has led to the area being at the centre of discussions in the UK regarding renewable tidal energy.

  1. ^ Natural England Severn Estuary SSSI information on the citation, map and unit details
  2. ^ "Severn Estuary". Retrieved 7 June 2014. 51.4617° N, 2.9965° W Severn Estuary, Coordinates