Mariandyrys Nature Reserve
Wander through wildflowers whilst gazing out to sea or across the Snowdonia mountain range.
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Wander through wildflowers whilst gazing out to sea or across the Snowdonia mountain range.
This peaceful pocket of woodland has been reclaimed by nature after hundreds of years of quarrying. Only parts of the reserve are open to the public.
The combination of woodland, wildflowers and butterflies means that this limestone-based reserve is buzzing with life – a real summer treat!
A truly maritime reserve, allowing you a rare chance to experience the whole range of habitats within a dynamic dune system.
Witness the incredible power of nature as it slowly reclaims this former industrial site. What will Minera Quarry’s next chapter hold?
A special opportunity to see ecological succession in action. As you wander this peaceful wetland, try to trace its journey from lake to woodland.
Meet Lewis, our new placement with our reserves and Garden Escapers project teams!
While away the hours exploring this spectacular patchwork of habitats, each with its own unique character and array of wildlife.
Spring flowers carpet the floor of this ancient woodland site; its shady canopy providing a peaceful refuge for both wildlife and people.
An ancient oak/ash woodland planted with sycamore, beech and sweet chestnut, Coed y Felin also has a long post-industrial heritage …
A hidden treasure that feels like stepping back in time to the ancient wildwoods of Wales.
See prehistoric-looking dragonflies and insect-eating plants and listen for the bizarre calls of the elusive nightjar.