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SIRHOWY HILL WOODLANDS AND CARDIFF POND

74 ha

📷 M J Roscoe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome74 ha

Getting here

51.78129, -3.23022

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Cambrian WayWalking route
Named routeNational walking route
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Cycling

178 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 46Cycling route
Named routeRef 46National Cycle Network
Route 492Cycling route
Named routeRef 492National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 469Cycling route
Named routeRef 469National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 468Cycling route
Named routeRef 468National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 467Cycling route
Named routeRef 467National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 465Cycling route
Named routeRef 465National Cycle Network

About this nature reserve

Sirhowy Hill Woodlands and Cardiff Pond is a 74-hectare Local Nature Reserve situated in Blaenau Gwent, South East Wales. The area features woodlands and a pond habitat, attracting wildlife like foxes, diverse bird species, and providing opportunities for walking and birdwatching.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Path into Sirhowy Woodlands LNR

📷 M J Roscoe · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Path into Sirhowy Woodlands LNR

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Nearby places

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🌱Bedwellty House & ParkUrban park1.7 km→🌱Bedwellty ParkUrban park1.6 km→🌱Bedwellty ParkUrban park1.6 km→🌱Bedwellty ParkUrban park1.7 km→🦉PARC NANT-Y-WAUNNature reserve3.2 km→🌱War Memorial ParkUrban park4.2 km→

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