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Brockwells Meadows SSS

Brockwells Meadows

In spring and summer the meadows dazzle with colour from a mixture of wildflowers scarcely found elsewhere in Gwent. It’s a restful spot for a picnic or a stroll among the flowers.

  • Butterflies
  • Fungi
  • Insect spotting
  • Wildflowers
Central Valley wildflowers

Central Valley

Once the largest steelworks in Europe, nature is returning to transform this site into an urban oasis full of wildflowers, birds and insects.

  • Butterflies
  • Insect spotting
  • Reptiles
  • Wildflowers
Dan-y-Graig

Dan-y-Graig

Clinging to the slopes of Machen Mountain, this reserve may be small but its broad-leaved woodland, limestone grassland, tumbling streams and pond are home to a wealth of wildlife.

  • Butterflies
  • Exploring woods
  • Insect spotting
  • Stunning views
  • Wildflowers
Dixton Embankment

Dixton Embankment

Sandwiched between the River Wye and the A40, this little gem of a grassland reserve provides a much-needed home for nature.

  • Butterflies
  • Insect spotting
  • Reptiles
  • Wildflowers
Great Traston Meadows

Great Traston Meadows

A marshy grassland bursting with wildflowers, butterflies, bees and birds in the summer.

  • Butterflies
  • Insect spotting
  • Wildflowers
Kitty's Orchard grassland

Kitty's Orchard

The tranquil woodland and flower-rich meadow of this reserve is a haven for wildlife and the perfect spot for lazy summer picnics.

  • Bluebells
  • Butterflies
  • Exploring woods
  • Insect spotting
  • Wildflowers
New Grove Meadows

New Grove Meadows

The diversity and colour of the wildflowers in these traditional hay meadows steals the show in spring and summer before giving centre stage to the autumnal hues of fungi.

  • Butterflies
  • Fungi
  • Insect spotting
  • Stunning views
  • Wildflowers
Priory Wood SSSI

Priory Wood

This stunning ancient woodland offers peace and tranquillity and a wealth of wildlife.

  • Ancient trees
  • Bluebells
  • Exploring woods
  • Insect spotting
  • Spring flowers
Rogiet Poorland

Rogiet Poorland

On the edge of the Gwent Levels, you can enjoy the rich variety of trees in the leafy woodland and the fascinating wildflowers and insects of the limestone grassland.

  • Bluebells
  • Exploring woods
  • Insect spotting
  • Lichens and mosses
  • Wildflowers

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