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Nature reserves
From the Great Orme in the north to the Mawddach Valley in the south, we really are spoilt for choice when it comes to nature reserves.
Cemlyn
Arctic tern This major Anglesey attraction brings in the terns and numerous other species.
Conwy RSPB Reserve
Swan This estuarine haven for birdwatchers has plenty of visitor facilities.
Llyn Alaw
Llyn Alaw Birdwatching and fishing are popular activities at this Anglesey reservoir.
Mawddach Valley
Willow buds The RSPB has two reserves here in Penmaenpool, near Dolgellau.
Penrhos Nature Reserve
Herring gull Walks amid a varied habitat of ponds, woods and estuary.
South Stack Cliffs
Razorbill A spectacular setting with great facilities for cliff-top birdwatching.
Valley Wetlands
Water rail Reed-fringed lakes provide the habitat for this small RSPB reserve.
Bardsey Island
Barsdey Island Take a trip across the sea to visit one of our most remote reserves.
Llyn Parc Mawr
Malltraeth Cob Many species of birds roost at this Anglesey site every year.
Gwaith Powdwr
Gwaith Powdwr pendulum shed by David Woodfall Nature is taking over at this former explosives factory site.
Dingle nature reserve
Sculpture at the dingle reserve Discover the newly-opened nature reserve in the heart of Llangefni.
Cwm Idwal
Moss at Cwm Idwal This spot is a mecca for both climbers and naturalists.
Coed y Brenin
Fir tree State-of-the-art visitor centre, bike trails and walks in the forest.
Menai Strait
Menai Strait and Suspension Bridge This channel is a proposed marine nature reserve.
Newborough Warren
Llanddwyn Lighthouse Find the evidence of volcanic activity on Anglesey.
Cors Goch
Cors Goch by Damian Hughes Orchids and snakes are among the star attractions at this Anglesey site.
Snowdon
Snowdon's Crib Goch ridge Our highest mountain is also a national nature reserve.
Abercorris
Holly An old broad-leaved woodland provides a haven for wildlife.
The Spinnies
Oystercatcher Birds flock to this haven where the Ogwen meets the Menai Strait.
Y Foryd
Redshank Beautiful bay with a wealth of birdlife on the mudflats at low tide.
Coed Cyrnol
Church Island A great place for spotting waders on the shores of the Menai Strait.
Coed Llyn Mair
Otter sculpture Take a walk in the woods, setting off from the Ffestiniog Railway line.
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