Red House
Oozing!
A large wet meadow, a reed swamp, a pool and a wet woodland make up most of this riverside reserve - but why is it so wet? Because the river floods, there is an endless water supply running off the hills, and the Montgomery Canal contributes too!
The wet areas are what make this reserve important; one particularly significant plant is the weirdly attractive Sweet Flag, found here in abundance. Over 150 varieties of wetland plants have been listed at Red House including Bulrush, bur reed, Canary Grass and Yellow Flag.
Best time to visit
Red House is best enjoyed during the Spring and Summer months.
Seasonal checklist
| SPRING | SUMMER | AUTUMN | WINTER |
| Otter | Reed Bunting | Fieldfare | Badger |
| Water Rail | Snipe | Redwing | Cormorant |
| Orange Tip | Common Blue | Comma | Mallard |
| Marsh Marigold | White-legged Damselfly | Bulrush | |
| Early Purple Orchid | Sweet Flag |
Visiting Red House: The reserve is open year round, 24 hours a day and there is no charge for entry. The site is not accessible to wheelchair users, although the reserve can be viewed from the adjacent Montgomery Canal towpath. Well-behaved dog owners are welcome - remember, your dog doesn't know that it is a nature reserve, so please help us retain this privilege by keeping him on a lead and clearing up any mess.
PLEASE NOTE: the path through the woodland has been closed due to the presence of a large number of dangerous trees of high value for wildlife – please use the adjacent Montgomery Canal towpath instead.
Directions & transport: Red House does not have any parking; the main access is off the Montgomery Canal which runs alongside the A483 from Welshpool to Newtown. The reserve can be found between Garthmyl and Abermule, 250m from the Glanhafren Bridge.
The nearest bus stop is at Fron, approximately 800m from the reserve.
The nearest rail station is Newtown.
Additional information
| Grid reference: | SO170968 |
| Postcode: | Near to SY15 6NA |
| Size: | 12.6 hectares |
| Designation: | None |
| Type: | wetland, wet woodland, meadow |
