Things to do in Rhayader, Mid Wales

Wildlife

Here you will find a description of the area, its habitats and biodiversity together with information about where to go to see and be shown wildlife, from red kites to wildflower meadows and from bug hunting to pond dipping.

Wildlife

A description of the area, its habitats and wildlife to be seen through the year.

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Gilfach Nature Reserve, Radnorshire Wildlife Trust

Location: Signposted off the A470 about 3 miles north of Rhayader

Way-marked trails, historic long-house, car park and toilets with facilities for the disabled.

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Gigrin Farm Kite Centre

Location: Red Kite Feeding Station, Gigrin Farm, South St, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5BL

Wild red kites are fed at Gigrin Farm every day of the year. One of Britain's most spectacular wildlife displays.

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Elan Valley Visitor Centre/Rangers Activities

Location: Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys LD6

A series of 6 dams in an area of outstanding natural beauty with scenic drives, waymarked trails, visitior centre. Ranger events, walks, bird watching, bug hunts, Dam open days, Pet show, childrens activities, guided walks and wildlife excursions. The Elan Valley Visitor Centre is now closed for the winter and will re-open in Spring 2012, the exact date will be finalised soon.

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RSPB Carngafallt Nature Reserve

Main access point at eastern end of Elan Village.

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Local Wildlife Sites

The following sheets have been put together to give information about places to visit to see local wildlife.

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