Species Discovery Day at Ystradfawr

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Species Discovery Day at Ystradfawr

Location:
Ystradfawr Nature Reserve, Hendreladus
Ystradgynlais
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Ystradgynlais, Powys , SA9 1SE
Join staff from The wildlife Trust of South and West Wales along with experts to discover as many species at Ystradfawr Nature Reserve as possible in one day.

Event details

Meeting point

Metal gate by corner of Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm carpark

Date

Time
11:00am - 3:00pm
A static map of Species Discovery Day at Ystradfawr

About the event

Once the site of a coal mine Ystradfawr Nature Reserve has been reclaimed by nature.

The area has been managed as a nature reserve since 2010 and has a fantastic variety of species, some quite rare.

Join staff from The wildlife Trust of South and West Wales along with experts to discover as many species as possible in one day.

No previous knowledge required, just enthusiasm to search and a willingness to learn.

Meet by the metal gate in the corner of Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm car park.  If you arrive later than 11am, please follow the WTSWW event signs

Wear clothing suitable for the forecast and sunscreen. Also bring food and drink for lunchtime. 
 

Booking

Price

Free

Suggested donation

£5

Suitable for

Families, Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

While dogs are allowed on the paths through the reserves this activity is not suitable to have dogs around people trying to find species.

Mobility

The paths and fields are uneven and can be very muddy so not suitable for wheelchairs or children's strollers.

 

Wheelchair access

No

What to bring

Come prepared for the forecast.  It is likely to be muddy in places so boots or wellies are recommended.  Rough ground. 

Binoculars, camera could be useful.

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Parking information

Parking at Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm car park. Please park nearest the metal gate

Contact us

Pauline Hill
Contact number: 07957 292235