Cors Bodgynydd
A mosaic of upland bog and heathland habitats with a history of mining for lead and zinc. A great place to see dragonflies and colourful mats of sphagnum mosses, dusk is the best time to see or hear nightjar.
Location
Roughly halfway between Llanrwst and Betws-y-Coed in the Gwydir Forest, accessed by a single-track road.
Betws-y-Coed
Conwy
LL27 0YZ
OS Map Reference
SH767597
Know before you go
Size
22 hectares
Entry fee
NoGrazing animals
Cattle all year round.Walking trails
There is a good quality public footpath that crosses the reserve from east to west.
Access
Very wet and boggy ground conditions, it is not recommended to leave the footpath.
Dogs
On a lead
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
Spring and summerAbout the reserve
Cors Bodgynydd nature reserve is a mosaic of open water, streams, wetland, acidic grassland and heathland. This diversity is a result of variation in the underlying geology and the influence of mining activities in the past. The reserve is dominated by purple moor-grass, bog asphodel, bog myrtle, and bottle sedge.
Contact us
North Wales Wildlife Trust - Rob Booth
Contact number: 01248 351541
Contact email: nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org
Environmental designation
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)