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Copyright | | Gilfach
is a Welsh hill farm where traditional farming methods and organic agriculture
have stimulated wildlife. The farm boasts a variety of habitats from rivers to
rocky uplands and the ancient anthill meadows. The area is great for birds,
bugs and Badgers so take a walk back in time at this stunning nature reserve. Ìý | |  | Our summer farmlands and grasslands simply come alive
at this time of year with wild flowers and animals. | |  | - Why not try your hand at some
nature spotting in summer meadows including flower spotting and Badger watching.
| | | Gilfach
Farm - Visitor Guide | | Address: |
Gilfach Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre,
Radnorshire Wildlife Trust,
St. Harmon, Rhayader/Rhaeadr Gwy, Powys. | | Postcode
| LD6 5LF | | Telephone: | 01597
870301 Nannerth Farm (Badgers) - 01597 811121 | | Fax: |
01597 870298 | | e-mail | Radnorshire
Wildlife Trust - info@radnorshirewildlifetrust.org.uk Ìý Nannerth
Farm (Badgers) - info@nannerth.co.uk | | Location
map: | Radnorshire Wildlife Trust | | Ordnance Survey: | SN
950 710 (O.S. Sheet 147 Elan Valley & Builth Wells). | | Key
attractions: | Anthill meadows. Bird watching. Ancient
field system. | | Essential kit: | Waterproofs,
sensible footwear, binoculars. | | Nature
watching: | Birds - Dippers, Pied Flycatchers,
Green Woodpeckers. Early summer is a good time to see the birds. The Pied
Flycatchers are most active in this period.
Insects - Beetles, Ants (ant
hills in old meadows). Ìý Badger watching - Tree Top Hide at , near Rhayader. Ìý Walking - a well laid-out network of sign-posted
and waymarked trails. | | Facilities: | Visitor
centre. | | Access: | Disabled
access to the visitor centre. Disabled friendly toilets. Trail for disabled visitors. | | Getting
there: | Gilfach is located off the A470 about
3 km from Rhayader. Follow the brown signs for Gilfach Nature Reserve. | | Opening
times: | Gilfach nature reserve visitor centre:
Open April-July 10am-5pm (Friday-Monday) plus July-September 10am-4.30pm daily. Ìý To
experience the tree top Badger hide visit Nannerth Farm, just outside the town
of Rhayader. You need to book.
Gilfach Nature Reserve is run by
the . It's free to enter and open throughout the year. | | Charges: | Admission
to Gilfach is free but donations are welcome. |
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