A directory listing all nature reserves featured on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales.
- Abercorris Nature Reserve One of the few areas of old broad-leaved woodland left in the Corris Valley, North West Wales.
- Abereiddy / Abereiddy Bay Graptolites are among the most common fossils found in Wales, and Abereiddy Bay is particularly famous for them.
- Allt-yr-yn 10 minutes from the centre of Newport, this nature reserve has ancient woodland, meadows and five ponds ideal for studying pond life.
- Anglesey Information about Red Squirrels and the Anglesey Red Squirrel Project.
- Bacon Hole One of the Gower Caves.
- Bardsey Island ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Bardsey Island Bardsey Island has been a haven for nature lovers and those seeking solitude for centuries.
- Bendrick Rock Triassic formations which contain footprints of dinosaurs.
- Bishops Wood Local Nature Reserve Conserves and encourages wildlife diversity as well as providing access and information.
- Blaen-y-Weirglodd Has a rich variety of colourful bog plants and supports Snipe in Winter.
- Bosherston Lily Ponds A protected nature reserve boasting otters, waterfowl , water lilies and fish.
- Brecon Beacons ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Bryn Copa One of the earliest mining sites in Wales.
- Bryniau Pica and Gors Lwyd Bogs located in within the Elan Valley Estate.
- Burry Holms A tidal island.
- Caldey Island Famous for the Cistercian Monks who have lived there since Norman times.
- Cambrian Lapwing Trust ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Cambrian Mountains Society About the society set up in 2005 with the aim of working to achieve a better future for the Cambrian Mountains.
- Cardigan Bay Glyn Griffiths from Abersoch managed to film dolphins swimming in Cardigan Bay.
- Cardigan Bay One of the last remaining places in the UK where bottlenose dolphins live.
- Carngafallt An RSPB reserve with a mixture of woodland, moorland and farmland.
- Castell Henllys A reconstructed Iron Age settlement.
- Cilgerran Reserve ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Clegyr Boia A natural defensive site.
- Cobdens Hotel in Capel Curig The annual count of the Pips (Pipistrelles) resident in the hotel roof, one of the UK's largest colonies of bats.
- Coed Trellyniau Ancient bluebell wood.
- Coed y Brenin ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Coed y Brenin In the Roots of the Volcano is a geological trail.
- Coed y Felin ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Coed y Felin Ancient woodland, carpeted with bluebells in spring.
- Cosmeston Lakes This country park has a variety of habitats covering over 100 hectares of land and water.
- Conwy RSPB Reserve Created following the construction of the Conwy road tunnel to provide a safe haven for waders at high tide throughout the year.
- Cors Caron One of the finest raised bog systems in Britain where the Red Kite is a common sight.
- Cors-y-Sarnau A valuable wetland.
- Cosmeston Lakes ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Craig Cerrig Gleisiad A reserve high in the Brecon Beacons.
- Croes Robert Wood ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Croes Robert Wood An SSSI with 14 hectares of semi-natural coppiced deciduous woodland.
- Cwm Clydach A native beechwood reserve.
- Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve Rich in geological features.
- Cwmllwyd Wood Local Nature Reserve Oak woodland and two ponds.
- Cwrt Owls roost in the rafters of a farmhouse in Cwrt.
- Dan-y-Graig A small reserve given to the Gwent Wildlife Trust in 1987.
- Dee Estuary ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide
- Dee Estuary A nature reserve were in winter thousands of waders and water fowl can be seen.
- Dinosaur Footprints (nr Sully Hospital) Triassic formations which contain footprints of dinosaurs.
- Dingle local nature reserve, Llangefni Accessible nature reserve.
- Dolydd Hafren Almost 150 different species of bird have been recorded on the wetlands.
- Elan Valley ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Elan Valley A vast reserve with a wealth of walks and wildlife.
- Eyarth Rocks Owned by the Butterfly Conservation and is home to 32 of the 34 species that still live in North East Wales.
- Flat Holm Island ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Flat Holm Island Mini site about the island sanctuary.
- Forest Farm ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Forest Farm Country Park and Glamorganshire Canal Nature Reserve rich in wildlife.
- Gigrin Farm ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Gigrin Farm Wales' first official Red Kite Feeding Centre.
- Gilfach Nature Reserve Set in the heart of the Marteg Valley in the Cambrian Mountains.
- Glaslyn Montgomeryshire wildlife trusts' largest reserve boasting 5 habitat types.
- Gors Lwyd and Bryniau Pica Bogs located in within the Elan Valley Estate.
- Gors Maen Llwyd ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Gors Maen Llwyd This heather moorland and blanket bog habitat is part of the Mynydd Hiraethog SSSI.
- Gower ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Gower Caves Bacon Hole, Minchin Hole, Paviland Cave and Worm's Head Cave.
- Great Orme - Country Park ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Great Orme - Country Park Rich and varied in its terrain and wildlife.
- Hilbre Island A tidal island in the Dee Estuary. Attracts thousands of oystercatchers in autumn.
- Hillside Wildlife Corridor 'Green Corridor' linking 14 noted landmarks, historical sites, conservation projects and parks.
- Howardian A wildlife oasis of woodland, wildflower meadow, ponds and reedbeds in the Penylan area of Cardiff.
- Kenfig Dunes A fascinating area of wetlands, sand dunes and scrub.
- Kilvey Community Woodland Offers a sculpture trail, woodland walks, Pluck Lake (refuge for blue-tailed damselfly/emperor dragonfly), and industrial/archaeological remains.
- Kilvey Community Woodland ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Lake Vyrnwy Reserve managed by the RSPB in partnership with Severn Trent Water.
- Lavernock Point Rich in geology and fossils.
- Llanddwyn Island / Newborough Warren Beautiful beaches with views of the sea and Snowdonia.
- Llandegla Forest Biking and adventure mixes with rare red grouse in a wildlife haven.
- Llanelli - National Wetlands Centre Wales ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Llyn Alaw Large reservoir home to wintering wildfowl. Angling, walks, disabled access.
- Llyn Llech Owain Country Park ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Llyn Parc Mawr RSPB Wales are currently in the process of developing this site. Walks available.
- Maes Hiraddug Wildflower meadow habitat.
- Magor Marsh Traditionally managed fenland. Full of wetland flowers and birdlife.
- Marford Quarry A disused sand and gravel quarry colonised by many interesting plants and butterflies.
- Margam Country Park Extensive grounds containing several renovated gardens and historic buildings.
- Margam Country Park - monastic trial Rich woodland and fascinating ruins on one of four Margam Park walks...
- Mawddach Valley RSPB's reserves: wood and scrubland.
- Menai Strait Marine Nature Reserve.
- Minchin Hole One of the Gower Caves.
- Moel Famau ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide
- Mumbles Hill Local Nature Reserve Range of habitats: maritime heath, limestone grassland, limestone scrub, and limestone woodland.
- Nant Peris (Padarn Country Park) 800 acre Country Park. Arctic Char can be found in Padarn Lake.
- Nant yr Arian Centre ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Nant yr Arian Centre Owned by the Forestry Commission and set in a stunning lakeside setting. Main attractions: scenery, Red Kites.
- National Wetlands Centre Wales ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- National Wetlands Centre Wales Host to thousands of spectacular ducks, swans and geese, across acres of ponds, lakes and reed beds.
- Newborough Warren / Llanddwyn Island Beautiful beaches with views of the sea and Snowdonia.
- Newport Wetlands ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Newport Wetlands This low lying landscape is an environmental and archaeological gem.
- New Quay ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Ogmore-by-Sea & Southerndown Rich in geology: carboniferous limestone rocks and fossils.
- Padarn Country Park (Nant Peris) 800 acre Country Park. Arctic Char can be found in Padarn Lake.
- Parc Natur Penglais Beautiful woodlands.
- Parc Slip ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Parc Slip This nature reserve (woodlands, wetlands and meadows) near Bridgend was once the site of a colliery.
- Paviland Cave One of the Gower Caves.
- Pendinas and Tanybwlch A reserve which combines an ancient hillfort with spectacular views of Cardigan Bay.
- Pengelli Wood A National Nature Reserve, which is part of the largest block of ancient oak woodland in west Wales.
- Penrhos Nature Reserve Situated on a muddy and sandy estuary near Holyhead.
- Pisgah Quarry A small and enchanting reserve with a fascinating mixture of woodland, wildflower grassland and superb views.
- Porth Maen Melyn Geological interest - pillow lava.
- Porth-y-rhaw Popular location among geologists and collectors, as a 2 foot long trilobite fossil was found here in 1862.
- Ramsey Island ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature site
- Ramsey Island An island reserve with a rich and diverse landscape.
- Rhydymwyn Valley Works ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Rhydymwyn Valley Works A managed nature reserve.
- Roath Park Drawing visitors and wildlife alike Roath Park is one of the most popular parks in Cardiff.
- Silent Valley Contains interesting beech and alder woodland.
- Skomer Island National Nature Reserve ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Skomer Island National Nature Reserve Skomer is home to one of the most spectacular and accessible seabird colonies in Europe.
- Snowdon The highest mountain in England and Wales, but also a national nature reserve.
- Snowdonia ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Snowdon Minisite about Snowdon.
- Snowdonia National Park, Ffestiniog Valley Otters and Jasmine tea, an interview with biodiversity co-ordinator.
- Southerndown & Ogmore-by-Sea Rich in geology: carboniferous limestone rocks and fossils.
- South Stack Cliffs ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- South Stack Cliffs This cliff-top site on Holy Island has superb bird watching opportunities.
- The Spinnies, Aberogwen A huge variety of habitats can be found within the Spinnies Reserve.
- Swansea Vale Nature Reserve One of the few remaining areas of wetland in the region.
- Talacre dunes ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide.
- Talacre dunes An SSSI which is home to rare natterjack toads.
- Tanybwlch and Pendinas A reserve which combines an ancient hillfort with spectacular views of Cardigan Bay.
- Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve (The Welsh Wildlife Centre, Cilgerran) A 264-acre wildlife nature reserve home to many species of wildlife.
- Three Cornered Meadow A species rich hay meadow on the Dee floodplain on the Welsh-English border.
- Ty Canol Woods One of the few remaining ancient woodlands in Wales.
- The Welsh Wildlife Centre, Cilgerran (Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve) A 264-acre wildlife nature reserve home to many species of wildlife.
- Worm's Head Cave One of the Gower Caves.
- River Wye ´óÏó´«Ã½ Wales Nature guide
- Ynys Hir An RSPB reserve, made up of salt marshes, wet grassland and woodland.
- Ynyslas Sand Dunes Wide expanse of sand and flower-rich dunes.
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