Pwll Penarth

Please note: due to extensive damage caused by vandalism, the elevated hide is currently closed

98 adar

5 reptiles & amphibians

275 insects, including 14 dragonflies & damselflies

From sewage treatment to bird paradise

Location

Llanllwchaiarn

Newtown

Powys

SY16 3BA

OS Map Reference

SO137927

Know before you go

Maint

6 hectares

Pris mynediad

Manylion parcio

Park in the small car park down the track to the right of the gates

Anifeiliaid pori

Llwybrau 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

Ar dennyn

Facilities

Cuddfannau

When to visit

Amseroedd agor

Open at all times

Amser gorau i ymweld

April to July, September to November

Am 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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