This reserve at the mouth of the river Usk was opened in to compensate for loss of extensive mudflats with the completion of the Cardiff Bay barrage. It stretches from Goldcliff to Uskmouth and was once an ash covered wasteland for the neighbouring coal-fired Uskmouth power station.
The reserve covers 4. The reserve is open every day and is free to visit. The car park is unlocked 8. Almost all of the paths around the reedbeds are accessible to wheelchairs and there are benches approximately every metres. Oherwydd y sefyllfa parhaol i ymwneud a coronafeirws, mae'n bosib na fydd busnesau a digyddiadau yn gweithredu fel y disgwylir. Gwna dy addewid i Gymru. This nature reserve offers a haven for wildlife on the edge of the city.
Where: Newport City. Type: Nature or Wildlife. Attraction information. Get in touch Location:. Take a look around. Pause video. See our reserves Covid updates page for which sites are open and other important details. Plan your visit Opening times. Entrance charges. Facilities Visitor centre. Car park. Accessible toilets. Baby changing. Pushchair friendly. Picnic area is closed. Binocular hire. Guided walks. Viewing point. Nature trails.
Play area is closed. How to get here. By train. The nearest railway station is Newport approx. By bus. By bike. By road. Get directions from Google Maps. View on What3Words. Information for dog owners. Schools booking information. It is hoped that school visits will return to Newport Wetlands in Summer Downloads Helping you find your way around. PDF, Kb Newport wetlands trail guide - bilingual.
Save nature with a staycation in the UK. Discover your treat. What will you see? Our star species. Bearded tit Bearded tit perch up on the stems in calm weather and feed on fallen seeds on the mud at the base of the reeds. Dunlin Dunlin can be seen at Newport Wetlands at almost any time. Little egret These dainty little white herons can be seen throughout the year at Newport.
Little grebe Listen for little grebe 'whinnying' in spring as part of their courtship displays. Shoveler Shoveler are commonest here in winter, but are also a regular breeding bird. Recent sightings. Find out more about recent wildlife sightings at Newport Wetlands.
Seasonal highlights Spring Summer Autumn Winter Breeding waders at the reserve including lapwings and oystercatchers can be seen and bearded tits begin to nest in the reedbeds. Bird's eye view Here's the follow-up photo to today's blog post Latest blog posts Halloween, half term and hail The week when the kids were off school, we saw some wild and windy weather. The start of starlings Autumn is certainly bringing very changeable weather to the wetlands at the moment with lots of wind, rain and beautiful sunshine often all within the same five minutes!
A summer to remember We are back and we aim to get our weekly sightings blog back to your screens in no time!
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