Gilfach Nature Reserve

Radnorshire Wildlife Trust
St. Harmon
Rhayader
Powys
LD6 5LF

Tel: +44 (0)1597 870 301
+44 (0)1597 823 298
Fax: +44 (0)1597 870 298
Email: info@radnorshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Web: http://www.radnorshirewildlifetrust.org.uk


Situated in a beautiful setting at the mouth of the Marteg Valley in the Cambrian Mountains of mid-Wales, Gilfach is locally unique because of its wide variety of habitats: high moorland to enclosed meadow, oak woodland to rocky upland river. Because of this variety the farm supports a tremendous abundance of plants and animals within a comparatively small area. The richness of wildlife has adapted to living in the various habitats created over the centuries through the practice of traditional farming.

Also on the site are Gilfach Longhouse, a late Medieval 'A' frame cruk construction building and a fine 18th century Barn. There are various trails and paths to follow.




General Information:

  • Dogs allowed under close control
  • Parking
  • Toilet
  • Facilities for disabled - parking, toilet facilities and trail

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    The Reserve: Open 365 days a year.

    The Nature Discovery Centre: Open seasonally. Open Good Friday for the 2007 season (April - August.)

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Entry is donation based.

    Directions
    Just off the A470, seven miles from Llangurig and three miles from Rhayader. Follow brown 'Nature Reserve' signs.
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    Gilfach Nature Reserve Postcode for SatNav: LD6 5LF

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