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News and inspiration for visitors to our woodlands and National Nature Reserves.
From the melody of birdsong to the vibrance of bluebells, spring is the season when nature comes alive.
We’ve chosen five woodlands where you can enjoy a walk full of spring colour.
The walking trails start from one of our car parks and are waymarked from start to finish. Each trail is less than two miles long, and some are suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs or off-road mobility scooters – see the trail grade and trail information on our website.
Go to our spring walks web page to pick your route
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Coedydd Aber is a native woodland with a walking trail through a valley to a spectacular waterfall, known locally as Aber Falls.
This glacier-carved valley and river-gouged gorge have attracted people for thousands of years. You can now visit our new interpretive display to discover how climate, geology and human activity have all left their mark here.
The display is housed in a small stone building at the side of the route to the waterfall, and admission is free of charge.
Go to our website to plan your visit to Coedydd Aber National Nature Reserve
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The Birch Grove Woodland Walk in Black Covert near Aberystwyth has recently reopened.
The route has been reconfigured to include the 2000 year-old hillfort of Allt Fedw from where there are panoramic views across hills and valleys all the way to Mid Wales’ highest mountain, Pumlumon.
This 2.2 mile (3.6 kilometre) trail is waymarked from the car park and is a moderate grade walk with some long climbs and steep descents. The surface is rough and possibly wet in places and walking shoes with a good grip are recommended.
The Birch Grove Horse Ride (3.5 miles/5.6 kilometres) has also reopened.
Horse riders can enjoy a variety of surfaces, woodlands and open areas on this waymarked trail and take in distant views beyond the woodland.
Go to our website to plan your visit to Black Covert
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We arrange a programme of photoshoots in our woodlands and National Nature Reserves every year. The aim of the photoshoots is to show people experiencing our places and visitor facilities, and to help encourage other people to visit them.
We are now looking for volunteers from families to friends and couples to solo dog-walkers of all ages, abilities and ethnicities to take part in the 2023 photoshoots.
We use a professional photographer who liaises directly with our volunteers to agree a mutually convenient time for the photoshoots and make arrangements.
The photos may be used on our website, in social media campaigns, in printed publications and on welcome panels and other signs, and all volunteers (or parents/guardians) would need to sign a consent form to give us permission to save and use the photos.
There is no payment for taking part but we do arrange for volunteers to get prints of three of their favourite photos from the shoot as a thank-you.
To find out more please email Mary Galliers, Specialist Advisor Estate Recreation and Access Promotion on mary.galliers@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
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Dogs are welcome at our woodlands and reserves. When visiting with dogs, please be respectful of other people, animals and wildlife by following the Dog Walking Code.
It is essential you keep your dog under control and in sight, and use a lead where needed. You must bag and bin your dog’s poo or take it away with you if there isn’t a bin available.
We have a new, short film that explains what else you need to do to have a safe and happy walk with your dog.
Go to our website to watch the Dog Walking Code film
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As spring arrives, many of us are looking forward to longer, milder days and spending more time outside.
In his latest blog, our health adviser explains why spring makes us feel good, and offers 5 ways to boost our health and well-being this season.
Read the spring blog on our website
We hope this snapshot of news from the places we look after across Wales has given you some inspiration to get out into the great outdoors.
Please do let us know what you think of this newsletter and share any ideas for content for future issues.
And why not forward it on to friends and family who would like to discover more of Wales?
For information about our woodlands and National Nature Reserves with visitor facilities, go to our Days Out website.
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