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Gorse Farm

Gorse Farm. Photo by Joan Payne

Last updated: 15 August 2007

A small wetland reserve, Gorse Farm's pond and marshy grassland provide a precious wildlife haven in an urban setting.




This reserve consists of a balancing pond and adjacent marshy grassland. The pond is dominated by Reedmace, and Reed Bunting are seen around the margins.

The pond is home to Mallard, whilst dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies, including the Wall Brown, frequent its edge.

The marshy grassland is predominantly the tussocky Tufted Hair-grass; in and around the tussocks you may see amphibians such as Common Frog, Common Toad, Smooth Newt and sometimes the rare Great Crested Newt.



Opening Times
Open throughout the year

Admission Charges
Admission is free but donations are welcome.

Location
Llandrindod Wells

Directions
From Llandrindod Wells, follow Cefnllys Lane for about ¼ mile. The reserve is on the R before the entrance to Gorse Farm housing estate.

Telephone
01597 823298

Website:
www.radnorshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
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