BBC - South West Wales Nature - Natural History Sites

24 November 2009
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Natural History Sites

Delve into the ancient past of the region with some fascinating places to visit, from the Gower through to the Pembrokeshire Coast. Take a look around, and to find out more click here to discover the Natural History of Wales.

Abereiddy / Abereiddy Bay
	Explore the volcanic world of graptolites and more...

Burry Holms
	Now an island, once an inland hill from which hunters could look down on the Bristol Channel.

Caldey Island
	Delve into ancient past when the famous island was a humble hill.

Clegyr Boia
	Neolithic remains and unearthed treasures galore.

Gower Caves
	Cliffs and coves that were once home to exotic and mysterious animals.

Porth Maen Melyn
	The echoes of red-hot bubbles of lava in this pillow-shaped ancient relic.

Porth-y-rhaw
	Uncover remnants of the 'Age of the Trilobites' at a popular site once a haven for geologists.

Ramsey Island
	From ancient remains to present-day seal pupping...

Ty Canol Woods
	Tour one of the last remaining ancient woodlands in Wales.

Abereiddy / Abereiddy Bay
Burry Holms
Caldey Island
Clegyr Boia
Gower Caves
Porth Maen Melyn
Porth-y-rhaw
Ramsey Island
Ty Canol Woods

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