Nant Irfon National Nature Reserve
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Overview
The high humidity of the ancient oak woodlands of the Nant Irfon NNR, near Llanwrtyd Wells, is host to many kinds of lichens, liverworts, ferns and mosses. More than 400 species of these lower plants have been recorded, including the rare Wilson’s filmy fern. Birdlife in spring and summer includes chiffchaff, redstart, pied flycatcher, blackcap and wood warbler. You may also catch a glimpse of a treecreeper or a great spotted woodpecker. In the open heaths and acid grasslands can be found northern wheatears, whinchats and meadow pipits, while along the river and streams you might catch sight of a common sandpiper, grey wagtail or dipper, characteristically bobbing up and down on a mid-stream rock. Rarer breeding birds include the merlin, hawfinch and lesser spotted woodpecker. Other birds seen frequently in the area include the red kite, buzzard, golden plover and raven.
About the area
The largest unitary authority in Wales, Powys covers an area of approximately 2,000 square miles. Much of that is mountainous because it actually has the lowest population density of all the Welsh counties.
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Llanerchindda Farm
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Y Talbot
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Disserth Caravan & Camping Park
By a 13th-century church, this is a delightfully secluded and predominantly adult park that sits in a beautiful valley on the banks of the River Ithon, a tributary of the River Wye. It ...
Llandovery Caravan Park
Within easy walking distance of the town centre and adjacent to the notable Llandovery Dragons Rugby Club, this constantly improving park is an ideal base for touring the Brecon Beacons...
Metropole Hotel & Spa
The centre of this famous spa town is dominated by this large Victorian hotel. The lobby leads to Spencer's Bar and Brasserie and to the comfortable and elegantly styled lounge. Bedroom...
The Castle Coaching Inn
The Castle Coaching Inn is a refurbished Georgian hotel set on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It has ten stylish en suite rooms, a cosy bar, and a restaurant serving loca...
Fforest Fields Caravan & Camping Park
This is a constantly improving, sheltered park surrounded by magnificent scenery and an abundance of wildlife. The spacious pitches are well laid out to create optimum privacy, and the ...
Red Kite Touring and Lodge Park
Within 15 minutes' walk of the historic town centre, this stunningly located park has been created on undulating hills and fields, which include two lakes, one being a habitat for newts...
