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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.

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Our summer farmlands and grasslands simply come alive at this time of year with wild flowers and animals.

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  • 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

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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).

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Badger watching - Tree Top Hide at , near Rhayader.

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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.

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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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