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Android www.naturalresources.wales 0300 065 3000 CYMRU | WALES ® [email protected] PlaceTales iPhone Android iPhone Android I ganfod nodweddion hynod iPhone CYMRU | WA LES ddifyr yng nghoedwigoedd ® CYMRU | WA LES CNC a Gwarchodfeydd PlaceTales ® Natur Cenedlaethol. PlaceTales I ganfod nodweddion hynod ddifyr yng To discover fascinating features in NRW nghoedwigoedd CNC a Gwarchodfeydd To discover fascinating features in NRW forests and National Nature Reserves. Android Natur Cenedlaethol. forests and National Nature Reserves. ar gyfer Android LAWRLWYTHWCH EIN HAPIAU DI-DÂL ac iPhone iPhone Android iPhone Android CYMRU | WA LES CYMRU | WA LES PlacesToGo® PlaceTales® I ganfod lleoedd eraill ardderchog CNC I ganfod nodweddion hynod ddifyr yng y gellir ymweld â hwy yng Nghymru. nghoedwigoedd CNC a Gwarchodfeydd Natur Cenedlaethol. 4:08 PM 4:08 PM 3G 3G Aberystwyth area The Dyfi : Ynyslas National Nature Reserve has three main parts. The Dyfi estuary includes Cors Fochno lies to the south internationally important east of the dunes and is one mudfl ats, sandbanks and of the largest examples of a 1 saltmarsh that provide raised peat bog in Britain. feeding areas for waterfowl. The most westerly part of the Ynyslas sand dunes are at bog has been eroded by the the southern side of the sea but, at low tide, the stumps estuary mouth and are home of long dead trees can be seen to many rare species, some on the beach near Borth. of which are unknown 1 Dyfi : Ynyslas elsewhere in Britain. National Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre Walking trails Other walking routes The Stunning estuary landscape Two waymarked circular Cors Fochno Walk walks start from the beach is a circular boardwalk over and shifting sand dunes car park at Ynyslas. the bog from the Cors Fochno parking area. Dogs are not Dune Walk allowed on this boardwalk. (1¼ miles, 2 km, easy) Stride through the ever- The Wales Coast Path changing dunes and along runs around the edge of the seashore, with stunning Cors Fochno between Visiting the reserve Opening times displays of fl owers in spring Borth and Tre Taliesin. Ynyslas is the main access point The reserve is open at all times. and summer and colourful to the National Nature Reserve. Ynyslas Visitor Centre and fungi in autumn. Contact us Here there is a beach car park, toilets are open seasonally Ynyslas Walk 01970 872 901 (normally from Easter until visitor centre (open seasonally) (2½ miles, 4 km, easy) (Easter to end September) the end of September). There with small shop and two Experience a rich variety of 0300 065 3000 is a refreshment van in the car waymarked circular walking habitat including sand dunes, (October to Easter) park during the summer. seashore, farmland and then trails around the dunes ynyslas@naturalresourceswales. saltmarsh, with stunning and seashore. gov.uk views of the estuary. The reserve’s landscape and wildlife changes through the year – fi nd out more from our website or app and the information panels onsite. Please note that the beach has a red fl ag for bathing due to dangerous strong tidal currents. This means that swimming is not allowed. How to get here Ynyslas is 1 mile north of Borth. The reserve is on the B4353. The car park is on tidal sands Accessibility information which are covered by seawater in high spring tides. There is a small car park for disabled visitors beside the main OS grid reference SN 640 955 access road to Ynyslas, 30 metres south of the beach car park. The access from this car park to the visitor centre is via a hard Cors Fochno is 2 miles from Tre’r-ddol. surfaced track and wooden ramp suitable for wheelchairs. The The access track is on the south side of the B4353. toilets are accessible. OS grid reference SN 636 926 SeeSee fold fold-out out centre map for map a key for tosymbol symbols key Aberystwyth area Walking trails Barcud Trail and Animal Puzzle Trail (⅔ mile, 1.2 km, accessible) These trails follow the same route around the edge of the lake where the daily feeding of 2 the red kites takes place. Miners Trail (1½ miles, 2.5 km, moderate) Ridgetop Trail 2 Bwlch Nant yr Arian The Miners Trail winds along the (3 miles, 5 km, moderate) head of the valley following a On a clear day, there are Visitor Centre leat which once carried water to stunning views to Cardigan Bay Walking and mountain bike power lead mines. and the Cambrian mountains. trails from centre with café and play area – don’t miss the daily feeding of red kites! Mountain bike trails Other trails The three mountain bike trails The two running trails o er a are waymarked and start from fantastic introduction to trail the visitor centre. Please read running. Y Llo Trail is 5 km the information onsite to make and Y Fuwch Trail is 10 km sure you pick a trail that is right and both are waymarked for you. Information about trail from the visitor centre. Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor grading is also on our website. The waymarked Mynydd Centre sits at the head Pendam Trail March horse riding trail of a dramatic valley and (10 km, grade red) (6½ miles, 10.5 km) has commanding views This trail combines sections follows a circular route on of Cardigan Bay and the of the Summit and Syfydrin forest tracks, paths and Cambrian Mountains.
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