Cwm Clydach
The Gower, Glamorgan
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Location Guide |
The Oak woodland of Cwm Clydach on the Gower, grows on steep slopes alongside a deep river
gorge. It is the largest and most representative area of native beech wood in
South East Wales, and also has birch, ash and alder. Slopes above the
woodland have areas of heather and bracken.
The river has cut deep into the valley forming steep cliffs, and spectacular
waterfalls.
The air is humid close to the fast moving river, and many
species of moss can be found growing here. Clinging precariously to the
cliffs are yew and whitebeam trees. Ground plants are relatively sparse,
especially in the shade under the beech trees.
The reserve is home to a good variety of woodland
birds.
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Location: Cwm Clydach
Woodland, The Gower, Glamorgan |
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Grid Reference: SN672032 OS Landranger 159 |
Ceremonial County:
Glamorgan |
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Getting there: From M4 J45
take the A4067 towards Ystradgynlais. At the crossroads of the B4603 turn
left towards Clydach. At the next crossroads go straight ahead onto a minor
road around 2 miles which gets you to the car park in Craig-cefn-Parc. |
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Address: RSPB Warden, 2 Tyn y Berllan, Craig Cefn Parc, Clydach, Swansea |
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Postcode: SA6 5TL |
Telephone: 01792 842927 |
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Opening Times: Open all Year
with access along a signed path by the river. |
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Charges: None |
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Notes: The Reserve
Car Park is next to the New Inn pub in Craig-cefn-Parc. A variety of
woodlands birds may be seen such as the 3 woodpeckers, Pied and Spotted
Flycatchers, Nuthatch, Treecreeper. Breeders include sparrowhawk, buzzard
and tawny owls.
Winter time is quiet but you may see Kingfisher, Siskin and Redpoll.
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