A male nightjar in flight, against the black background of night. A nocturnal bird with distinctive features, it has bark like feathers, large eyes, and a very wide mouth. It's tail feathers are spread showing white patches on the ends, and near the tips of it's wings which identify it as male.

Nightjar © David Tipling/2020VISION

Creatures of the night

Location:

Gwaith Powdwr Nature Reserve,

Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6LT

Book

Enjoy a dusk walk through this striking post-industrial landscape, where we’ll look out for bats, nightjars, and if we’re lucky, glow-worms.

Event details

Meeting point

Meet at the reserve entrance by Gweithdai Cooke's Workshops, Gwaith Powdwr Nature Reserve, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6LT. What3Words//coil.depths.script. Grid ref: SH 61636 38859

Date

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Time

8:45pm - 11:15pm

About the event

This walk will be approximately 2km long, mostly on the old factory roads which elude to Gwaith Powdwr's industrial past. Be aware there are some steep sections and short sections over uneven gravel track and concrete stairs.

This walk will take place through the medium of English.

The event organiser speaks Welsh, please feel free to use Welsh or English during this event.

Booking

Price

£5

Additional booking information

Booking required

Suitable for

Families, Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

Mobility

Approximately 2km long, mostly on the old factory roads but with some steep sections, short sections over uneven gravel track and concrete stairs.

Wheelchair access

No

What to bring

Bring a torch and be prepared for midges.

Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.

Contact us

Luke Jones

Contact number: 07764897414

Contact email: luke.jones@northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk

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