Pwll Penarth Nature Reserve in summer © MWT/Tamasine Stretton
Location
OS Map Reference
SO137927
Know before you go
Pris mynediad
NoManylion parcio
Park in the small car park down the track to the right of the gatesAnifeiliaid pori
NoLlwybrau cerdded
Paths are reasonably level and even, but not surfaced and can be very muddy at times. From car park, walk back along the access track and then along canal towpath for approx. 300yds to reserve entrance.
Mynediad
Please contact the Trust for disabled access information
Dogs
Facilities
When to visit
Amseroedd agor
Open at all timesAmser gorau i ymweld
April to July, September to NovemberAm dan y warchodfa
This reserve was once part of the sewage farm next door! Birds, who seem to be attracted to such places, were already regular visitors, so when the Environment Agency and the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust remodelled the site in 1996, it was easy to encourage the birds to stay. Shallow margins attract waders, whilst deeper water allows ducks and geese dabbling room! Islands and special gravel 'cliffs' were created to allow birds safe places to nest.
Birds can be spotted at any time of year, but don’t miss Spring/Summer for breeding activity and Autumn/Winter for the chance to spot something unusual. Keep your eyes open for Otter, as the Newtown area is one of the best places in the area to see them.
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