Pwll Waun Cynon – Mountain Ash
The site has a selection of habitats including a large pond, marsh, flood meadow, acidic Oak and Ash woodland and scrub.
The site has a selection of habitats including a large pond, marsh, flood meadow, acidic Oak and Ash woodland and scrub.
The Pen y Waun nature reserve consists of two small fields situated on the edge of Waun-y-Mynach common. The fields were former garden plots for nearby cottages.
This small damp meadow is known for its spectacular display of globeflowers. The reserve is all that remains of a much larger field that was originally part of Pwll y Bo farm (Hobgoblin pool in…
In October, our WTSWW Brecknock staff and volunteer team tackled storm-damaged trails and fallen ash trees at Pwll y Wrach Nature Reserve. Efforts included clearing paths for visitors, repairing…
The woodland is particularly beautiful in early spring when white patches of wood anemones merge with a yellow carpet of lesser celandines. In late spring bluebells fleck the woodland floor with…
Want to help wildlife in your local area, stay active and meet like minded people? Join us for a volunteering taster session at Pwll Waun Cynon.
Join our reserves officer Tara to learn more…
Volunteer with our practical work parties at Pwch Waun Cynon Nature Reserve.
Ydych chi wedi meddwl erioed beth yw’r smotiau bach du sy’n troelli ar wyneb y dŵr mewn pwll? Wel chwilod chwyrligwgan! Maen nhw i’w gweld yn aml yn saethu ar draws wyneb y dŵr yn hela eu pryd…
WTSWW staff have been busy managing Brecknock reserves. Tara led regular work parties at Ystradgynlais to control Himalayan balsam. A pollinator walk with Janice Vincett showcased hoverflies and…