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Places to go in south west Wales

South West

Find out more about some of the wildlife hotspots on your doorstep. Or check out other places to go in South West Wales with our A-Z listing.

Aberglasney gardens

Aberglasney

A 10 acre site reclaimed from extensive undergrowth.

Cilgerran Reserve

Cilgerran Reserve

The Welsh Wildlife Centre with woods and river banks.

Freshwater West by Scotty

Freshwater West

A stunning beach with dunes, reefs and prehistoric forest.

Rhossilli

Gower

Gower peninsula combines a variety of wildlife and habitats.

Emperor dragonfly

Kilvey Wood

A wooded hill overlooking the city of Swansea.

Black tailed godwit

Llanelli

The National Wetlands Centre Wales has a dizzying array of birds.

Grass snake. Photo: Chris Vine

Llyn Llech Owain

Peat bog, lake and woodland of scientific interest.

Pembrokeshire coast. Photo: Steve Garrat

Pembrokeshire

Britain's only coastal national park.

Ramsey Island. Photo: Janet Baxter

Ramsey Island

An RSPB reserve and wildlife haven.

Grey seal

Skomer

Grey seal, puffins and Manx shearwaters abound.

Worm's Head by Mike Davies

Worm's head

This Gower walk is from Weatherman Walking 2008.


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