Getting here
51.61280, -4.19933
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Dunlin and Wigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Dunlin and Wigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Dunlin, Wigeon, Cetti's Warbler +98 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Dunlin, Wigeon, Cetti's Warbler +98 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Carabus granulatus · last seen 2025; Insects — Carabus granulatus · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Entire-leaved Cotoneaster · last seen 2024; Plants — Entire-leaved Cotoneaster · last seen 2024
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
North Gower Butterfly Walk, GowerWalking route1.6 km
Walk through Welshmoor, a hidden paradise for wildlife where 25 different species of butterflies have been seen. It's one of the most reliable locations in Europe to see the very rare marsh fritillary & common green hairstreak. Wet heath, not well marked.
Exploring Cwm Ivy, GowerWalking route2.4 km
Trail takes you along a new wildlife-rich salt marsh, past two bird hides and plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting - kingfishers, otters and wading birds. Dogs on leads due to livestock on trail.
The Gower WayWalking route56 km
Route WCPWalking route
Heart of Wales Line TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route507 m
Main RouteCycling route492 m
Main RouteCycling route303 m
Wildlife to spot
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