We are famous for our Red Kite feeding and 100s of red kites descend on the centre every day. We warmly invite you to enjoy this breathtaking experience which takes place daily. We have hides close to the action, and specialist photographic hides for those with larger lenses. We are a 200 acre family-run working farm, set in the heart of Mid Wales, overlooking both the Wye and Elan valleys.
Everyone is welcome. We cater for families, specialist photographers, film-makers, schools trips and coaches.
Wildlife
Gigrin Farm Kite Centre
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Gigrin Farm, South Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5BL
Opening Times: Feeding 2pm (clocks back) & 3pm (clocks forward)
Entry Cost: £5 Adults, £4 OAPs, £3 Children under 13 (extra charges for specialist hides)
Contact: Chris Powell
Tel: 01597 810243
Email: chris@gigrin.co.uk
Wild Red Kites are fed at Gigrin Farm every day of the year. With breathtaking feats of aerial piracy red kites compete with buzzards and ravens for choice pickings. Feeding takes place at 2pm (last weekend in October onwards)
Feeding will be at 3pm ( from the last weekend in March.
Well, no-one tells the kites that the clocks change twice a year!
The crows are first to turn up in trees around the feeding area and make it quite a noisy affair with the calls of jackdaws and carrion crows and the deep ‘cronking’ of ravens. Buzzards and red kites circle overhead; buzzards are far more vocal than kites, their powerful ‘mewing’ carrying a long way. As soon as the meat has been put out the crow family start emerging from the surrounding trees. As the first crows land amongst the meat the kites go on the offensive. Kites watch and wait their chance to furl their wings and dive in, skimming the ground to snatch a scrap before rising suddenly to escape the beaks of the angry crows.
Distance from town centre: 1
Valley View Falconry
family-friendly
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suitable-for-walking
wheelchair-accessible
Valley View Upper, Llwyn Lane, Nantmel, Nr Rhayader, LD6 5PE
Falconry handling experience.
Opening Times: By booking only
Entry Cost: See our website
Contact: Valley View Falconry
Tel: 07849 608 633
Email: jkrees68@outlook.com
Sessions last roughly 2 hours and you will get to meet our variety of birds of prey from around the world. We also do gift vouchers. Various breeds of owls, hawks etc. We also have Alpaca's, Rheas, Donkeys, Sheep, any breeds of chickens, Pygmy goats. Tea, coffee refreshments available.
Distance from town centre: 4
Wildlife Centre of Wales
family-friendly
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pets-welcome
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suitable-for-walking
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Rhayader and surrounding areas are important habitats and home to a variety of wildlife, flora and fauna.
With so many differnet places to experience nature as it should be, we've complied a pack of local wildlife sites for you here.
Route Map: Rhayader Wildlife Map.pdf
Download the map of the sites to help you plan your wildlife adventures.
Riverside Wildlife Walk
family-friendly
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A circular walk from the Rugby Club car park at the end of Water Lane off Bridge Street. The walk follows the river bank with picnic benches along the way and returns via the town centre clock, a distance of 1 mile / 1.5 kilometres that takes about an hour to enjoy.
Route Name: Riverside Wildlife Walk
Length of Route: 1
Walking Difficulty: Easy
Start Location: Rhayader Rugby Club
Route Map: Riverside Wildlife Walk Rhayader.pdf
Route Map: Riverside Wildlife Walk Rhayader Welsh.pdf
Rhayader has a wonderful variety of wild plants and animals living among its building, parks and gardens. The fast flowing, boulder strewn river Wye passes right through the town forming a very important natural corridor along which wildlife travels, enriching the town for the enjoyment of everyone. This walk is part of a series of three walks to help you explore the variety and beauty of the wildlife on our doorstep.
Cwmdeuddwr Wildlife Walk
family-friendly
parking-at-start-point
parking-on-site
pets-welcome
suitable-for-walking
wheelchair-accessible
A circular walk from the old station yard car park to the Groe Park and back via St. Brides Church. A distance of 1 mile / 1.5 kilometres that takes about an hour to enjoy. Parts of the walk suitable for wheelchairs and push chairs are marked on the downloadable map. The more you stop, look and listen the more you will see!
Route Name: Cwmdeuddwr Wildlife Walk
Length of Route: 1 mile / 1.5 km
Walking Difficulty: Easy
Start Location: Old Station Yard Car Park
Route Map: Cwmdeuddr Wildlife Walk.pdf
Route Map: Cwmdeuddwr Wildlife Walk Welsh.pdf
Rhayader has a wonderful variety of wild plants and animals living among its building, parks and gardens. The fast flowing, boulder strewn river Wye passes right through the town forming a very important natural corridor along which wildlife travels, enriching the town for the enjoyment of everyone. This walk is part of a series of three walks to help you explore the variety and beauty of the wildlife on our doorstep.