Staying wild

Winter silhouette - David Tipling 2020Vision

Staying wild this winter

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Winter walks

Winter is one of the most magical times of the year to go for a wild walk and appreciate the natural wonders of North Wales. The crisp mornings, the crunchy frost underfoot, the whistling wind and the symphony of wintering wildfowl makes for a truly special experience. Wrap up warm, put on your wellies and chase away the winter blues by exploring some of North Wales Wildlife Trust’s top walking destinations this winter.

Nature Reserve

Cemlyn Nature Reserve

A real wildlife haven with a spectacular seabird colony at its heart. A visit to Cemlyn is filled with possibility – you never know what…

A quarry area now overgrown with vegetation, trees and other larger plants, but still with large bare patches of ground. To the left there is a steep rockface, with grasses growing everywhere. To the right hills and woodlands rise up to enclose the area. In the very far left background a town can be seen, along with fields fading into the horizon and meeting the clouds.

Nature Reserve

Minera Quarry Nature Reserve

Witness the incredible power of nature as it slowly reclaims this former industrial site. What will Minera Quarry’s next chapter hold?…

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Spinnies Aberogwen Nature Reserve

A fantastic place to get close to wildlife, where bird hides give you the chance to really spend time with the reserve’s residents.…

Nature Reserve

Big Pool Wood Nature Reserve

A wonderful reed bed and woodland site filled with wildflowers, birdsong and facilities that allow you to get closer to wildlife.

Nature Reserve

Aberduna Nature Reserve

The sheer variety of trees, plants, birds and butterflies fills this reserve with year-round colour – and enjoy fantastic views of the…

Nature Reserve

Gwaith Powdwr Nature Reserve

A fantastic post-industrial nature reserve with an explosive history.

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Seasonal spectacles

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Walk guides

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Wildlife Walks - there are 23 walks in total, varying from gentle strolls to whole-day wild wanders. Each incorporates at least one North Wales Wildlife Trust nature reserve and beyond!

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