What to do and see in South Wales, Wales: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas

August 6, 2021 Darwin Bolte

Discover the best top things to do in South Wales, United Kingdom including Flatholm Nature Reserve, Sirhowy Valley Bird Hide, Whiteford National Nature Reserve, Three Cliffs Bay, Oxwich National Nature Reserve, Henllys Local Nature Reserve, Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve, Usk in Bloom, Black Mountains Falconry Centre, Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes.
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1. Flatholm Nature Reserve

Off the Coast of Cardiff, Bristol Channel Wales http://www.flatholmisland.com/
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Flatholm Nature Reserve

Small island and nature reserve off the coast of South Wales features gun emplacements from the Napoleonic Wars and relics from World War II.

2. Sirhowy Valley Bird Hide

Cwm Road, Blackwood NP12 0HJ Wales
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Sirhowy Valley Bird Hide

3. Whiteford National Nature Reserve

Swansea SA3 1DL Wales
Excellent
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Whiteford National Nature Reserve

Reviewed By Suzanne956 - Cardiff, United Kingdom

walk for miles without seeing a soul! this is a beautiful stretch of beach which is on the tail end of north gower. you can walk out to the lighthouse at low tide. had many a morning run down here to blow away the cobwebs.

4. Three Cliffs Bay

Swansea SA3 2EH Wales
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5.0 based on 671 reviews

Three Cliffs Bay

Reviewed By DeejDeej - Istanbul, Turkey

If you park at the Gower heritage center ( a small parking fee) , they will give you a small map for a lovely walk to the beach. Passing through a woodlands, pass a castle ruins on the jills with beautiful veiws and do wn theough the sand dunes , through a small river or over stepping stones onto a beautiful beach with transparent water. In summer it feels like youre abroad.

5. Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Off of A4118 just outside the village of Oxwich on the Gower, OS grid reference SS 501 865 Wales +44 300 065 3000 [email protected] https://naturalresources.wales/out-and-about/places-to-go/south-west-wales/oxwich-national-nature-reserve/?lang=en
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Oxwich National Nature Reserve

Reviewed By vacationingwithfamil - Leicester, United Kingdom

Great walks in the sand dunes with masses of wildflowers and the wetland walks v interesting. Also the walk to Nicholaston forest from the end of the beach was really nice with some nice woodland and great views over the bay. The beach is fine.

6. Henllys Local Nature Reserve

Rear of Birch Grove, Cwmbran NP44 6EP Wales +44 1633 648256 [email protected] http://www.friendsofhenllyslnr.blogspot.com
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Henllys Local Nature Reserve

7. Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve

Windsor Terrace, Cardiff CF10 5BG Wales +44 29 2068 4000 http://cardiffharbour.com/wildlife-and-conservation/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve

8. Usk in Bloom

Twyn Square, Usk NP15 1BH Wales +44 7824 810182 [email protected] http://usk-in-bloom.business.site
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Usk in Bloom

Usk in Bloom was formed in 1981 by a group of enthusiasts. Since then, its imaginative, ongoing planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, seasonal bulbs and floral displays around the town, coupled with its environmental and educational work, and deep community involvement, have won many national and international awards. Thousands of visitors come to see its spectacle every year. The whole town is Usk in Bloom's showcase. Whether you explore the streets admiring the variety of neighbourhood gardens, stroll around the brilliance of the ever-changing displays and the natural beauty of the wildflower beds and areas, or sit and drink in the view, every corner has some spectacle or detail to admire and savour. You can spend an hour or an afternoon enjoying Usk in Bloom, and leave refreshed and uplifted.

9. Black Mountains Falconry Centre

Abergavenny Wales +44 7866 403388 [email protected] http://www.blackmountainsfalconry.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Black Mountains Falconry Centre

We are a Falconry business offering experience days, courses, Hen & Stag party entertainment, birthday parties and of course displays at shows. we also provide educational visits to schools, and pet therapy for care homes.

Reviewed By K6561CRmelissas

We chose the Hawk and archery experience. Spent the morning meeting and learning about four different types of birds of prey: a red kite, a barn owl, a harris hawk, and a falcon cross-breed. We were able to handle all except the falcon, having the birds fly to us for a food reward. Brilliant to get so close to these beautiful creatures. The falcon then demonstrated his impressive flying skills by flying the the lure. Then the birds were put away and after a lunch we spent a relaxed few hours trying to remember how to handle a bow and arrows, which we had both done before but not for some time. Ended up with a friendly competition. Lovely relaxed day to round off our holiday. We were well looked after by Roger and swapped lots of tales! COVID-19 safe as mostly outdoors and rubber gloves and sanitising gels etc. were supplied. We brough our own lunch but tea, biscuits, and cake were supplied. We would do this again.

10. Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes

Bridgend Wales +44 1443 411098
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4.5 based on 405 reviews

Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes

Reviewed By kevinparry46 - Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Wonderful peaceful walking place, home of the Big Dipper the Tallest sand dune in Europe .. Great place for dog walking, plenty of wildlife its nature at its best.

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