Bristol Channel facts for kids
The Bristol Channel (Welsh: Môr Hafren) is a major inlet in south-western Britain. It separates South Wales from Devon & Somerset in South West England. It extends from the lower estuary of the River Severn to the Atlantic Ocean. It takes its name from the English city of Bristol, and is over 30 miles (50 km) wide at its widest point.
Images for kids
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Sunrise viewed from Minehead, showing Steep Holm and Brean Down
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The channel as seen from Barry, Wales
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The Bristol Channel coast at Ilfracombe, North Devon, looking west towards Lee Bay, with Lundy in the distance
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The Bristol Channel looking south from Llantwit Major near Barry on the Glamorgan coast
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Satellite view of the Bristol Channel
See also
In Spanish: Canal de Brístol para niños
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